You will be required to have:

a UK degree, preferably grade 2.2 or equivalent, in Chemistry or related subjects including geology, metallurgy, chemical engineering and forensic science
literacy and numeracy tests these are university-based tests, which you will be asked to undertake at your interview
a valid Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate and Confirmation of Fitness to Teach (eg a London Metropolitan University Health Check) which you will be advised to apply for after an offer is made
GCSE English and Mathematics grade C (grade 4) or above (or equivalent)*
If you hold a third class degree, you may still be considered, particularly if this qualification is supported by a completed master's degree or relevant work experience.

Professional requirements
Before you can be permitted to enrol to this course:

you must not already hold QTS or be qualified to teach in another EU/EEA country
Prior to the interview for this course, London Met recommends:

you have a minimum of 10 working days recent experience in a school
you are prepared for your understanding of current teaching practice and issues in schools to be assessed
you have an awareness of multiculturalism and other contexts unique to urban schools
you're aware you may be invited to interview based on information given in your application
Some offers may recommend further school experience if required.

Academic IELTS
Overall score required: 6.0
Component scores required:
Listening: 5.5
Reading: 5.5
Writing: 5.5
Speaking: 5.5
Test of English as a Foreign Language - Internet Based Test (TOEFL iBT)
Overall score required: 72
Component scores required:
Listening: 17
Reading: 18
Writing: 17
Speaking: 20