PGCert Health Professions Education at Edge Hill University

Programme overview

This course is designed to strengthen your teaching skills and develop your professional practice, making it ideal for those who support learning in practice settings, including mentors, practice educators and clinical supervisors. It also provides a strong foundation if you’re looking to progress into a formal education role or a career in healthcare education. The PGCert Health Professions Education offers you a transformative learning experience with a fresh approach.

What you will study

Throughout the academic year, as you engage with the three modules, you will explore key issues in clinical education. These include the core principles underpinning the teaching and learning of healthcare professionals, strategies for designing inclusive approaches that support diverse learner needs, and the role of high-quality teaching in enhancing patient safety and the overall quality of care. Modules include Promoting Excellence in Healthcare Education, Evidencing Practice From Clinician to Educator, Transformative Teaching for Meaningful Impact.

Career pathways

This Postgraduate Certificate will help you build the skills to evaluate your own practice, respond to sector standards and contribute to high-quality learning experiences in a range of healthcare settings.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A UK honours degree (normally at least 2:2) in a relevant subject area such as healthcare, health sciences, education or a related professional discipline or an equivalent qualification recognised by Edge Hill University Relevant professional experience within healthcare education settings Evidence of planned, current, or recent involvement in teaching, supervision, mentoring or educational support roles in practice The ability to study successfully at postgraduate level, evidenced through a personal statement, professional portfolio, and/or employer reference Where appropriate, professional registration with a relevant regulatory body or voluntary register (e.g. NMC, HCPC, GMC, GDC or equivalent). We do, however, recognise some roles do not require registration. English language requirements International students require IELTS 6.5, with a score no lower than 6.0 in each individual component, or an equivalent English language qualification.

Intake: February 2027

Duration: 2 semesters part-time

Apply through the official page: https://qpl.edgehill.ac.uk/apex_qlive/f?p=PV_ONLINE_APP:101::::APP:APP_COURSE_INSTANCE:937182945

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