Medical and Health Professions Education PGDip at Bangor University

Programme overview

The PGDip Medical and Health Professions Education is a 120-credit part-time distance learning course developing knowledge of medical and health professions education research and specialist areas such as interprofessional education, professional development, learning technology and leadership. It is the second exit point of the Masters programme.

Department: North Wales Medical School | Duration: 2 years part-time | Intake: January and September | Study mode: part-time | Location: Bangor, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

The programme aims to develop the knowledge, skills and competencies of health professions educators, to analyse the complexities of health professions education using active and reflective learning, and to provide practical experience of course design, delivery and evaluation. It is delivered online through interactive workshops, self-directed study, tutorials and one-to-one meetings.

Career pathways

Graduates take on a range of educational roles in medical and health professions education; completing the PGDip may allow eligible graduates to apply independently for HEA Fellowship through AdvanceHE.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants are typically qualified healthcare practitioners, academics, clinicians, professional services staff or NHS managers responsible for educating health care professionals. They normally hold a relevant undergraduate degree (2(ii) or above), a degree-level qualification, or a professional qualification with relevant experience, and supply a strong personal statement and references. An online interview may be requested; international applicants attend an online interview and need evidence of equivalency with UK qualifications. Applicants without these but with at least three years of relevant work experience and evidence of recent study or professional development may be considered. English language for international applicants: IELTS 6.5 with no element below 6.0, or equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 7,008 for the whole programme (2026/27). PGDip Medical and Health Professions Education, Distance Learning Pathway. Source

International applicants: GBP 12,672 for the whole programme (2026/27). PGDip Medical and Health Professions Education, distance learning and part-time table, Sept 2026 entry. Source

Intake: September 2026

Duration: 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.bangor.ac.uk/study/apply

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