Master of Education (Health Professions) Part-time
University of SunderlandOn campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
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.
Key highlights
- Initial teacher preparation for those new to health professions education
- Modules on teaching, learning, assessment and curriculum design
- Later modules cover course leadership, student retention and fitness to practise
- Educational research project exploring an area of pedagogical practice in depth
- Practical experience in clinical and simulation facilities, including the Living Lab
- Guest speakers from diverse academic backgrounds share real-world insights
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — or above
Scholarships
We Care Postgraduate Bursary
The We Care Postgraduate Bursary awards £2,500 cash to eligible postgraduate students.
Up to £2,500
Careers this course leads to
- Lecturer in health professions education
- Clinical educator
- Practice education facilitator
- Programme leader in health sciences
- Simulation educator
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,250 per year | International: £19,000 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Sunderland, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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