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Master of Education (Health Professions)

Develop your skills and knowledge as a teaching professional. Study topics relevant to educating tomorrow’s health professionals. Gain employment in Higher Education institutions or clinical teaching settings.

Four Medicine and Nursing students working with a manikin in a bed on the mock hospital ward

Key course information

Course codeCID1357
Duration36 months
Fee(s)View fees
LocationOn campus

Course summary

The Master of Education (Health Professions) degree is designed for academic staff in Higher Education (HE) or those aiming to teach health professions education in university or clinical settings. The course develops your teaching skills and knowledge, with a focus on student-centred approaches that support diverse learners and promote student success.

The course provides initial teacher preparation for those new to education, with early modules covering teaching, learning, assessment, and curriculum design. Later modules focus on course leadership, student retention, and managing complex issues, including fitness to practise.

You’ll explore an area of pedagogical practice in depth through educational research and gain practical experience using our state-of-the-art clinical and simulation facilities, including the Living Lab. Guest speakers from diverse academic backgrounds will also share real-world insights to enhance your understanding.

On successful completion of the MEd, you’ll be qualified to teach in HE institutions or clinical settings in the public or private sector.

What you'll study

Core module

Route module

How you'll learn

The course uses a mix of lectures, group-based seminars and interactive workshop activities, and action learning sets. Online quizzes and self-directed learning will also support your student learning experience.

You'll be assessed using multiple methods reflecting the underpinning principles of universal design for learning, including essays, a spoken individual presentation, written module document and verbal defence, reflective account, presentation, written research proposal, and an independent project report.

Entry requirements

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If you're applying for a postgraduate course, please contact admissions@sunderland.ac.uk.

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