Do you need a 1st class honours degree to do PGCE in Science?

[lilymolly]

Recently applied to OU for info on PGCE and was informed that if you want to do science your degree must be a 1st

For all other topics a degree of any standard would be acceptable.

As my degree is a 2.2 in Biology I obv need to do the science PGCE but dont have a 1st.

Can anyone advice if this is the norm within other universitys especially ones in the North East; Sunderland, Durham etc

TIA

Here are the entry requirements for Reading University, where I did my PGCE (it is a highly sought-after course):

"Applicants will normally hold an Honours degree in a Science discipline with supporting good A level and GCSE results. Applications from mature students are treated on their merits and experience. Students from outside the UK regularly apply and make a distinctive contribution to the course."

I got in with no A-levels and an Engineering degree.