This is a part-time programme running for 18 months over two academic years from the date of first registration for the programme.

Applicants must hold a recognised teaching qualification in primary education and satisfy a selection committee.

Students will register for the Postgraduate Certificate in Year 1 and take modules to the value of 30 credits. Upon successful completion of the Postgraduate Certificate students may opt to register for the Postgraduate Diploma in Year 2 and take modules to the value of 30 credits. Three modules will be offered each year on a cyclical basis.

Year 1
ED6101 Teaching Life and Living Processes (Part I) (10 credits)
ED6102 Teaching Materials (Part I) (10 credits)
ED6103 Teaching Energy and Forces (Part I) (10 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module descriptions may be found here.

Year 2
ED6104 Teaching Life and Living Processes (Part II) (10 credits)
ED6105 Teaching Materials (Part II) (10 credits)
ED6106 Teaching Energy and Forces (Part II) (10 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.

Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2018 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules 2017/2018.

Application and Transfer to the MEd (Science)
For candidates who satisfactorily meet the entry requirements of the MEd (Science), and have successfully passed the Postgraduate Diploma in the Teaching of Science in the Primary School, an exemption of 60 credits of the taught element of the MEd (Science) programme will be granted.