PGCE Health Professions Part-time
University of SunderlandOn campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
The PGCE Health Professions degree is designed for academic staff in Higher Education (HE) or those aiming to teach health professions education in university or clinical settings. The course develops your teaching skills and knowledge, with a focus on student-centred approaches that support diverse learners and promote student success and retention. You’ll explore core teaching and learning theories through the lens of your own academic practice, while building confidence in using technology-enhanced and active learning methods like problem-, case-, and team-based learning.
Throughout the course, you’ll benefit from our state-of-the-art clinical and simulation facilities in the Living Lab and gain insights from guest speakers with real-world experience across the health professions. On successful completion of the PGCE, you’ll be qualified to teach in HE institutions or clinical settings in the public or private sector. Alternatively, you may choose to progress to Year 2 of the Master
Key highlights
- Student-centred teaching approaches supporting diverse learners, success and retention
- Problem-, case- and team-based and technology-enhanced learning methods
- Access to clinical and simulation facilities in the Living Lab
- Guest speakers with real-world experience across the health professions
- Teaching theories explored through the lens of your own practice
- Option to progress to Year 2 of a Master's
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
- Lecturer in Health Professions
- Clinical Educator
- Nurse Lecturer
- Practice Educator
- Senior Lecturer in Allied Health
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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