Will you inspire and train the medics and healthcare professionals of the future? Our PGCert, PGDip and MSc in Medical Education introduce the principles of teaching, learning, and assessing in a healthcare setting.
Why study with us
- Our learning community approach. We focus on action research and problem-based learning, making your professional experience central to your study. You'll learn alongside peers and academic experts in a supportive community.
- You'll develop skills as a critically reflective medical educator. This is through identifying a problem or case from your professional context, setting learning outcomes, and engaging in action research with support and feedback from peers and tutors.
- On completion of our PGCert, PGDip or MSc courses you'll be able to apply directly for membership of the Academy of Medical Educators.
What you'll do
- You'll engage in reflective educational practices through action research, focusing on your professional context and specific challenges. With expert input, you'll develop skills to identify and appraise relevant evidence to develop your professional practice.
- The programme has a flexible approach. You'll work in learning sets and with formative assessment from peers and tutors. This will help you develop your practices with inter-professional input and support.
- You'll work with peers in a professional learning community, bringing together diverse experience, skills and insights. You'll use advanced technologies for flexible, learner-centred assessment and feedback.
Pathways
The programme has three exit points. Complete the core modules to gain the PGCert, or continue for a second year to the PGDip or MSc.
Modules
The following modules are accredited for the programme. Further details of module content are given below. Please check the tables above to see which are compulsory or optional for the different awards.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
Related CPD/short courses
Some of the content on this course is available as standalone, short courses:
Academic expertise
The programme has been developed in close liaison with GPs, NHS Trusts, CCGs and clinicians to ensure it meets the needs of the health economy.
Accreditations
Future careers
On completion, you will be well placed to influence the role and the research of medical education in patient care at a local, regional and national level.
Entry requirements
- Applicants should hold at least 2:2 degree in a medical, dental or other healthcare discipline or equivalent
- Applicants must be actively engaged in medical or dental or healthcare practice
- IELTS: Score of at least 6.0 with no component score lower than 5.5
Fees and funding
Scholarships and bursaries
We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.
Select your country to see eligibility information and how to apply by selecting more info on the cards below.
GREAT Scholarship
In partnership with the British Council and the GREAT Britain Campaign, the University of Central Lancashire is offering one scholarship to a student in Mexico applying for one-year postgraduate courses.
Find out more about GREAT Scholarship
This course is delivered by the School of Medicine and Dentistry
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