University of Sunderland

PgDip Medical Education

University of SunderlandOn campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

The Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) Medical Education is designed for those who already hold a Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert) and want to deepen their expertise in medical education. The degree is ideal for health professionals who are involved in training or supervising medical students, resident doctors, or those in dental or veterinary education. The course will help you gain practical skills to deliver high-quality teaching in today’s busy healthcare environment, where patient care is the priority.

Learning from experienced academics and clinicians, plus guest speakers, you’ll get real-world insights that you can apply directly to your work. You’ll have the opportunity to tailor your studies to areas relevant to your current and future practice, supporting your career development, whether that be as a supervisor, teacher, course organiser, or training programme lead.

Key highlights

  • Builds on an existing PgCert to deepen medical education expertise
  • Suited to those training medical, dental or veterinary learners and doctors
  • Practical skills for teaching in busy, patient-focused healthcare settings
  • Taught by experienced academics and clinicians, plus guest speakers
  • Tailor your studies to your current and future practice

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 supervisor
  • Clinical teacher
  • Medical education course organiser
  • Training programme lead
  • Clinical 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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