MSc Medical Education
Course overview
This multidisciplinary Master's degree is designed for busy working healthcare professionals and academics interested in enhancing their teaching careers. It uses a flexible distance learning approach, supplemented by brief on-campus residential workshops, allowing students to study the science of learning and the evidence base for educational practice.
The programme is professionally focused, linking educational theory to practical application in various contexts such as the classroom, clinic, and community. Students develop skills in curriculum development, teaching, and assessment, and complete a Research Dissertation. It is an Academy of Medical Educators AccreditationPlus course, aligned with the GMC Trainer Recognition criteria.
Entry requirements
To be enrolled, candidates must submit a personal statement and provide appropriate academic or professional references. They may also upload their CVs along with their applications to demonstrate their work experience.
Grade Requirements:
- Applicants need at least a second-class undergraduate degree (2:2) from a UK university, or an equivalent qualification, in a relevant professional field such as medicine, healthcare, or life sciences.
- Alternatively, a different degree will be acceptable if the student has sufficient relevant work experience in a clinical, teaching, or leadership position.
English Proficiency:
- Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds must score a minimum of 6.5 overall on the IELTS, with a minimum of 6.0 in each component (reading, writing, listening, and speaking), or submit equivalent test scores.
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
International Postgraduate Alumni Bursaries
First Class - £5,000 per year; Second Class, First division - £3,000 per year; Second Class, Second division - £1,000 per year; Taught Masters to Research Degree - £3,000 per year subject to satisfactory progress.
Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarship (SUIPRES)
The SUIPRES Scholarship covers the difference between the International and the Home tuition fee rate for the duration of the PhD/Professional Doctorate programme.
Career opportunities
This master's degree is designed to enhance your professional standing and career progression within the field of medical and healthcare education. Graduates are prepared for roles such as:
- Clinical Teaching Fellow
- Medical Education Lead
- Curriculum Developer
- Simulation Training Officer
- Higher Education Lecturer
Cost of study
For international students, the fee for the MSc Medical Education at Swansea University is £18,500. Please note that the tuition fee for this course is subject to change.
Admission
Students can apply for this course through the direct application system. Our experienced advisors are available to assist you through the process.
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