PgCert Health Education at Birmingham City University

Programme overview

The PGCert Health Education embraces the dynamic nature of healthcare and education, recognising the evolving needs of both students and healthcare staff. The course has been designed to meet the needs of healthcare practitioner educators to help develop your knowledge, skills, and values through exploring the key theories of learning, facilitation, assessment, and evaluation to enhance the experience of your learners in an increasingly digital age.

What you will study

We will cultivate brave and innovative leaders who are willing to pioneer original approaches and drive positive change in healthcare education. Our aim is to empower educators to provide tailored support to both staff and students, equipping them with the skills and knowledge needed to excel as practitioners. As healthcare settings undergo rapid transformation, we will equip our educators with the tools to navigate these changes effectively.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, such as healthcare, nursing, medicine, allied health professions, or a related field. If a student does not hold a UK BSc or equivalent, then relevant experience will be considered. The relevance of experience and qualification will be determined by the Course Lead. Professional Qualifications: In addition to an undergraduate degree, applicants should possess professional qualifications relevant to their area of practice. This includes registration with a recognized professional body (e.g. NMC, GMC, HCPC) where applicable. Applicants must have a minimum of two years of professional experience in a healthcare setting. This experience should demonstrate a commitment to professional practice and include responsibilities that reflect engagement with teaching, training, mentoring, or educational activities. Additional information. While prior formal teaching experience is not mandatory, applicants should provide evidence of involvement in teaching, mentoring, or educational activities within their professional practice.

Intake: October 2027, March 2028

Duration: 1 year part-time

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