
Master of Medical Education Full-time
University of SunderlandOn campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
The Master of Medical Education (MMedEd) allows those with qualifications up to diploma level (120 credits) to complete training to master’s level. This course will enable you to complete a substantial research project or comprehensive literature review in a field related to medical education. This gives you the chance to explore the fundamentals of teaching and learning and critically examine a topic of relevance.
You’ll develop your skills and knowledge as a teaching professional, ensuring you’re able to offer a student-centred approach. Learning from experienced academics and clinicians, plus guest speakers, you’ll get real-world insights that you can apply directly to your work. Most students who study this course will be qualified doctors or dentists seeking to develop their career in medical education, and you’ll find employment opportunities within Higher Education institutions or clinical teaching roles in the public and private sectors.
Key highlights
- Tops up diploma-level (120 credits) training to full master's level
- Substantial research project or comprehensive literature review in medical education
- Explores the fundamentals of teaching and learning
- Develops a student-centred approach as a teaching professional
- Taught by experienced academics, clinicians and guest speakers
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component) — standard University of Sunderland requirement (source: sunderland.ac.uk/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements)
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
- Medical educator
- Clinical teaching fellow
- Higher education lecturer in medicine
- Clinical tutor
- Dental 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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