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PgCert Medical Education

Develop your skills and knowledge of medical education at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. Grow in your role as a teacher or supervisor in the clinical workplace as well as the classroom. Take your first steps towards a fulfilling career in medical education.

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Course codeCID1358
Duration12 months
Fee(s)View fees
LocationOn campus

Course summary

The Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert) Medical Education is designed to bridge the gap between theory, evidence, and practice, with a strong emphasis on the practicalities of medical education. The degree is ideal for all staff who educate healthcare professionals or medical students and are looking to develop their career.

You’ll build on your skills and knowledge as a teaching professional, gaining a greater understanding of the delivery of medical training across all levels to ensure a high-quality, student-centred approach. You’ll learn from experienced academics and clinicians, plus a range of guest speakers and external contributors with specialist expertise in the field of medical education.

Upon successful completion of the course, you may seek employment within Higher Education institutions, or clinical teaching roles in the public or private sector. Most students who study this course will be qualified healthcare professionals, and you may wish to progress further by pursuing a full master’s degree in medical education.

What you'll study

Core module

Optional modules

Many of our courses include a range of modules you can choose from. Some of these options may only be available if you’ve already studied specific required modules. If you’re not sure what you need before picking a module, your course leader can help.

How you'll learn

The way the PgCert Medical Education is structured means flexible learning options are available to fit around your professional commitments

The course combines online lectures, group seminars, interactive workshops, self-study, and activities via our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).

Regular in-person study days provide opportunities for you to network with fellow students and engage in creative and interactive learning activities.

In-person writing days and online academic writing sessions help develop your academic writing skills, provide protected time for your assignments, and offer the opportunity for feedback from course and library staff. Online drop-in and presentation sessions provide the opportunity for you to gain feedback on your work in progress.

You'll be formally assessed using multiple methods including critical reflective and essay writing, an individual presentation, and a portfolio.

There'll be multiple chances to engage in formative assessments to gain valuable feedback on your work as you progress through the course.

Entry requirements

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UK students

Please note, part-time courses aren't available to international students who require a Student visa to study in the UK.

Disclaimer

We want to make sure you have clear and accurate information about our courses. Our website always shows the latest updates. If you’ve applied and been offered a place, we’ll contact you in writing if anything important changes.

View our programme specifications(opens in new tab) for further information about what the course covers, learning outcomes and the skills you'll gain when you graduate.