Secondary Science PGCE question

Hi guys, Im a bit confused as to which pgce subject to apply for.. Biology or Chemistry? (Both are ok for me as I will be graduating in Biomedical Science).
But I was just wondering if I choose one of the above, will I still have to train to teach all 3 sciences? So does it matter?
Also I dont have an A level in chemistry but a lot of my degree/thesis is chemistry based...

Thanks for the help

Reply 1

Mr M

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Original post by hussa375

It is a lot easier to find a chemistry teaching job than a biology one.

Yes you will teach all sciences at KS3 and KS4.

That lack of an A Level concerns me if you want to specialise in chemistry.

Reply 2

hussa375

Original post by Mr M

It is a lot easier to find a chemistry teaching job than a biology one.

Yes you will teach all sciences at KS3 and KS4.

That lack of an A Level concerns me if you want to specialise in chemistry.

Thanks for your reply. The entry requirements for pgde chemistry on the UoB website says:

We will expect at least of 50% your degree to be chemistry related and require a good A-level equivalent in a science other than chemistry.

Does that mean they dont want an chemistry a level?

Reply 3

Mr M

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Original post by hussa375

No it means they are hoping for a second science A Level (they wouldn't expect anyone to take a degree with a high chemistry content without having first studied chemistry A Level or an equivalent qualification).