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Secondary School Teaching with a Food Science Degree

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  • 10-07-2023 3:46pm
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    Conny6
    Registered Users Posts: 6 ✭


    Hi Everyone,

    I applied through Hibernia to do a PME (Secondary School Teaching) and have had my application rejected as they don’t think my modules meet the specific criteria to teach the subjects I have selected (Biology and Chemistry).

    I have a level 8 Bachelor of Science in Food Science from UCC.

    My question is has anyone had a similar issue or known anyone to go on and do secondary school teaching with a degree in Food Science?

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    dory
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    The only way to be sure is to ask the TC. Think they can assess your subjects for €200. I know someone teaching science and biology with a degree in nutrition, so it might be possible, or they might say you have to do extra courses with the Open University or something.



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    Conny6
    Registered Users Posts: 6 ✭Conny6


    Thanks Dory, spoke to the TC and Hibernia and can’t seem to really get a definitive answer from either.



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    dory
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    You need to grease the TC's palm before you get an answer....



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    KAD2005
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    Hi,

    I'm in a similar situation myself, I have a degree in Food Science & Nutrition.. I'm hoping to go on and teach science & biology. Did you get an more answers from the TC? I haven't applied yet but from looking at the subject declaration form I'm not sure my subjects meet the requirements.



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    Platnium
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    Check the credits in your degree against the TC requirements

    https://www.teachingcouncil.ie/assets/uploads/2023/11/teaching-council-registration-curricular-subject-requirements-post-january-2023-1.pdf



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