University of Huddersfield

Learning and Teaching: Theories Processes and Strategies in Health Professional Education

University of HuddersfieldUniversity of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH

Course overview

This course may be of interest to health professionals with an interest in health professional education. You will study theories related to learning and teaching applicable to health professional educators and teachers. Through exploring major learning theories such as behaviourism, cognitivism and humanism amongst others, this course will assist you in developing an understanding of the various learning theories in relation to facilitating learning.

Key highlights

  • Explores learning theories including behaviourism, cognitivism and humanism
  • Applies learning and teaching theory to health professional education
  • Develops understanding of theories for facilitating learning
  • Worth 30 Master's-level credits

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — or above

Scholarships

  • The Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship

    Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship Scheme provides a fee waiver of at least 50% on full-time or part-time research degrees, some schools may offer 100%.

Careers this course leads to

  • Clinical Educator
  • Practice Educator
  • Nurse Educator
  • Health Professional Lecturer
  • Clinical Skills Facilitator

Cost of study

UK/Home: £740 | International: £18,700

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 Huddersfield, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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