The PGCE Secondary Physics (11-16 or 11-18) course consists of a variety of learning experiences designed for those wishing to train as teachers. The majority of the course focuses upon practical training in teaching and learning related skills. This practical training is underpinned by the development of participants knowledge and understanding of education theories, ideas and concepts and by enhancing their awareness of current educational issues and developments.

Graduates have a deep understanding of chemical process design and are able to optimise the design of production processes for maximum profit. The excellent reputation of the course means that graduates are rapidly employed - indeed many are offered jobs before they have finished their study. Many graduates go on to develop their career in process design and development as design engineers, process engineers or researchers. Skills learnt on the course are particularly relevant to jobs in the commodity chemical and fine and speciality chemical industries but are of use in almost every industrial sector. Some graduates are employed as specialist software developers or can move into consulting or contracting. Others pursue an academic career and use the course as a stepping stone to studying for a PhD, going on to a career undertaking research and teaching in a University.