MClinEd Clinical Education
University of PlymouthPlymouth or distance learning, United Kingdom
Course overview
Are you a doctor, dentist or other healthcare professional seeking to develop your role as a teacher, trainer, supervisor or mentor? This programme builds your confidence and competence and develops your research skills. Available to study full-time over one year, or part-time over three years, you will be supported in applying new knowledge and skills to your current or future professional role.
Key highlights
- Designed for doctors, dentists and healthcare professionals who teach
- Develops skills as a teacher, trainer, supervisor or mentor
- Builds research skills alongside teaching confidence and competence
- Supports applying new skills directly to your professional role
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 If your first language is not English you will be required to provide evidence of competence in English language: International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.5 overall with no less than 5.5 in each category (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) will be required. Students with a first degree from the UK may still be required to take IELTS.
Scholarships
International Postgraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship
£4,000 off tuition fees in year one
Up to £4,000
Careers this course leads to
- Clinical educator
- Clinical teaching fellow
- Medical education lead
- Clinical supervisor
- Healthcare education lecturer
Cost of study
UK/Home: A full MSc represents 180 credits. Student Fee per 180 credits 2025–26 Fee per 180 credits 2026–27 Home £11,350 £11,700 International £20,400 £21,000 Part time (Home) £1,260 per 20 credit module £1,300 per 20 credit module Please note that fees are reviewed on an annual basis. | International: A full MSc represents 180 credits. Student Fee per 180 credits 2025–26 Fee per 180 credits 2026–27 Home £11,350 £11,700 International £20,400 £21,000 Part time (Home) £1,260 per 20 credit module £1,300 per 20 credit module Please note that fees are reviewed on an annual basis.
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 Plymouth, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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