• Physics Subject Knowledge Enhancement course at Plymouth University
• Chemistry Subject Knowledge Enhancement course at MarJons
We work as a partnership with local PGCE providers.

• Content covers scope of Physics A level and
KS3/GCSE.
• Physics also strengthens key mathematics skills that underpin the A level. E.g. Calculus
• Physics runs from Sept (End of) – May (Start of)
• 14 units

• Alongside Foundation Pathways in Technology Course
(well established).
• Bespoke module
Investigations in Modern Physics
Students will study several topics appropriate to those wishing to be teachers of Physics. The specific contents may vary from year to year to reflect changes in the Modern Physics components for Alevel and GCSE. Students will be required to present their work both orally and in appropriate written format.

Mathematical Methods
MATH041
FOUNDATIONS
FUNCTIONS
CALCULUS
ALGEBRA
TRIGONOMETRY
NUMERICAL METHODS
TECHNOLOGY
Physics TECH041
Basic principles of physics
Waves
Materials
Thermodynamics
Electricity and Electronics
Electromagnetism
Modern Physic
Applied Mathematics MATH042
MODELLING AND FORCES
VECTORS IN MECHANICS
KINEMATICS IN ONE AND TWO DIMENSIONS
NEWTON'S LAWS
MOMENTS
MOMENTUM
ENERGY
MATHEMATICAL MODELS
PROJECT WORK: application of modelling cycle in openended contexts; use of oral and textual reports.
Investigations in Modern Physics TECH045
Students will study several topics appropriate to those wishing to be teachers of Physics. The specific contents may vary from year to year to reflect changes in the
Modern Physics components for A-level and GCSE.
Students will be required to present their work both orally and in appropriate written format.

Physics
• Mathematical Methods MATH041 (40 credits)
• Applied Mathematics MATH042 (20 credits)
• Physics TECH041 (40 credits)
• Investigations in Modern Physics TECH045 (20 credits)
Total - 120 credits
Normally, a 40 credit module means 6 hours of class contact each week, while a 20 or 10 credit module means 3 hours of class contact each week
(a 10 credit module is only one term long). You can expect a total of around 18 hours of class contact time each week.

For both chemistry and physics is a combination of in class tests and coursework (presentations
& practical)
MODULE CODE
MATH041
MATH042
TECH041
TECH045
MODULE
TITLE
Mathematical
Methods
Applied
Mathematics
Fundamentals of
Physics
Investigations
Modern Physics in
Coursework assignments
40%
50%
50%
100%
In-class tests
60%
50%
50%

Programme Leader - Mr Matthew Wharf matthew.wharf@plymouth.ac.uk
Module Leader MATH041 - Mr Tony Watkins
Module Leader MATH042 - Dr Stuart Rowlands
Module Leader TECH041 - Dr Martin Lavelle
Module Leader TECH045 - Prof D McMullan
Programme Administrator - Deborah Branton
Information education.admissions@plymouth.ac.uk

• Content covers scope of Chemistry A level and
KS3/GCSE.
• Chemistry runs from Jan – July
• 14 units

• Teaching and learning will include a range of methods to enhance students’ knowledge of
Chemistry including tutorials, practice tasks, written reports, investigations, collaborative projects and presentations.

• Introduction to Chemistry
• History of Chemistry
• History of key chemists’ contributions to science
• Chemistry in relation to the Science curriculum
• Chemistry and sustainability
• Physical Chemistry
• Inorganic Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry
• Environmental Chemistry
• Materials

• A portfolio of assessment will be produced by students which will indicate the breadth and depth of learning during the course.
• Each module will have its own final assessment which could be an examination, laboratory report, presentation, question paper or project

• Programme Leader: Dr Jasmin Chapman
• Chemistry Technician: Linda Wilday
• SKE Administrator: Marie Forster
• Email: cec@ucpmarjon.ac.uk
• Web: www.ucpmarjon.ac.uk

• The courses are suitable for new graduates and those who are looking for a career change, with experience of the subject to at least A-level standard.
• This could be through holding an A/AS-level in the subject, having an element of it in your degree course and/or occupational experience of the subject.
• However, if you are a graduate and want to specialise in teaching Physics/Chemistry but do not meet all of these criteria then please enquire.
• Entry onto the course is conditional to the acceptance of an ITT course at the university or another ITT provider

Chemistry: cec@ucpmarjon.ac.uk
Physics: education.admissions@plymouth.ac.uk