CLINICAL EDUCATION
University of BrightonBrighton: Falmer, United Kingdom
Course overview
The overall aim of the course is to promote knowledge of, and research into, learning, teaching and communication in a clinical context, together with facilitating a reflective awareness of participants’ related skills and their ongoing development. The course allows candidates to progress from initial PGCert level to PGDip and MSc levelq ualifications. The Diploma route will normally take a year, while progression to the Masters degree entails completion of an in-depth research project, normally taking a further year.
Key highlights
- Develops knowledge of learning, teaching and communication in clinical contexts
- Builds reflective awareness of your own teaching skills and development
- Staged progression from PGCert through PGDip to MSc qualifications
- MSc stage involves an in-depth research project in clinical education
Entry requirements
The Postgraduate Diploma and Masters courses are open to health professionals who will normally have completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education or Simulation in Clinical Practice at BSMS, or the equivalent from other institutions. It is expected that teaching will form a significant element in your professional role. This course is open to UK applicants only (and EU applicants who are appointed to a post within HEESE).
Scholarships
Change Studentship
The award covers postgraduate Home/UK course fees (£9,250 GBP for 2025–26), and travel expenses to access a mentoring programme organised by the university.
Vice-Chancellor International Postgraduate Scholarship
Our Vice-Chancellor international postgraduate scholarships of £2,500 are automatically granted to students from specific regions.
Up to £2,500
Careers this course leads to
- Clinical educator
- Medical educator
- Clinical teaching fellow
- Practice educator
- Simulation educator
- Healthcare education lead
Cost of study
UK/Home: See: https://www.bsms.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-funding/index.aspx | International: See: https://www.bsms.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-funding/index.aspx
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 Brighton, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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