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Chemistry Enhancement Course (CHEC)
Introduction
This course is designed to enable you to enhance your knowledge and understanding of Chemistry. On completion of the course, participants will have enough subject knowledge to enter onto the PGCE Secondary Science course.
Course Code / Duration
Duration
This 28 week (14 units) course is full time from 4th January to 13th July 2012.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must hold a degree in a science subject and one of the following:
- A level and/or vocational experience in Chemistry. In exceptional cases a combination of broader experience may be considered. A very limited number of case study places are available
- A real desire to teach Chemistry at Secondary School Level
- A conditional offer onto a PGCE, SCITT or GTP is needed to start the course. This enables you to go straight onto the PGCE, SCITT or GTP upon successful completion.
Applying:
Apply directly to UCP Marjon by emailing cec@ucpmarjon.ac.uk or calling 01752 636700 ex 3919
Module Information
The course has 6 units, which cover:
- Introduction to Chemistry
- Physical, inorganic and organic chemistry
- Work on the environment and materials
The course is split into approximately 40% lectures/activities; 40% practical/problem solving, with 20% independent study.
Also included on the course are visits to local companies. The course aims to give a deep knowledge of Chemistry linked to examples and activities that can be used in your teaching. Much of the course is delivered using multimedia and interactive learning activities.
Fees and Funding
There is no tuition fee. Students will be paid a total tax free bursary of £5,600 for the duration of the course, payable in monthly installments.
For more detailed information please go to Finance & Welfare
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Career Opportunities
The course allows you to train as a teacher on the PGCE course. Teaching is a career that makes a difference. If you feel you have the skills and abilities to inspire the next generation to be inquisitive, rational and productive members of society, then teaching is for you. Salaries start at over £20,000 for new teachers.
Additional Information
Why study the Chemistry Enhancement Course at UCP Marjon
“The students speak very positively of the broad range of learning experiences and activites that has widened their horizons.”
Ofsted, 2008
“The majority of the students consider the teaching on the course to be outstanding.”
Ofsted, 2008
“The teaching promoted high levels of active learning and high levels of engagement of students.”
Ofsted, 2008
“Our first cohort of students completed the course in July 2008. They achieved everything we hoped they would from the course, which was to be innovative and explore every option of bringing chemistry alive to enhance their future pupils learning, and did they deliver!”
Dr Jasmin Chapman, UCP Marjon Senior Lecturer
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