PgCert Medical Education Part-time
University of SunderlandOn campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
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
Key highlights
- Bridges theory, evidence and practice in medical education
- Strong emphasis on the practicalities of teaching medical students
- Taught by experienced academics and clinicians
- Guest speakers and external contributors with specialist medical education expertise
- Covers delivery of medical training across all levels
- Develops a high-quality, student-centred approach to teaching
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
- Clinical teaching fellow
- Clinical educator
- Medical education lecturer
- Clinical skills tutor
- Higher education lecturer in healthcare
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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