Medical Education MMedEd, PGDip, PGCert, CPD modules (online distance learning) at Newcastle University

Programme overview

You will join a global, interprofessional community. Our students include nurses, doctors, pharmacists and allied health professionals from around the world. Learning alongside such a diverse group allows you to share fresh perspectives and broaden your professional outlook.

Faculty: Faculty of Medical Sciences | Department: School of Medical Education | Duration: PGCert part time: 1 year; PGCert part time: 2 years; PGDip part time: 12 months (you must have already completed the PGCert); PGDip part time: 12 months; MMedEd full time: 1 year; MMedEd part time: 12 months (you must have already completed the PGCert); MMedEd part time: 12 months (you must have already completed the PGDip) | Study mode: part-time, full-time, online | Intake: September 2027; November 2027 | Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our mix of compulsory modules will provide you with the knowledge and skills to understand and develop your teaching. Optional modules allow you to develop your interest in various educational specialisms. Compulsory modules include: Scholarship in Medical Education, Advanced Study Module (Full-Time Delivery), Teaching and Learning in the Classroom, Advanced Study Module (Part-Time Delivery).

Career pathways

A qualification from Newcastle University opens doors to leadership, research and advanced teaching roles across the global healthcare landscape. By mastering evidence-based pedagogy, you position yourself as an expert capable of shaping the future of health professional training. Graduate roles and employers include: clinical educator or practice educator; university lecturer or teaching fellow; education or training lead within healthcare organisations; curriculum or assessment lead; simulation-based educator; faculty development or staff training lead; roles in professional bodies or regulatory organisations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An undergraduate degree, or equivalent qualification, in a healthcare profession or relevant discipline. If you are applying for the PGDip you must have completed the PGCert in Medical or Clinical Education. If you are applying for the part time MMedEd you must have completed the PGDip in Medical or Clinical Education. If you are applying for part time study you must be working in a role that involves medical education for the duration of the course. If you are an intercalating medical student applying for the MMedEd you must have: completed your third or fourth undergraduate year passed all assignments on first attempt We will consider relevant prior-accredited learning (RPL) for exemption from certain modules: up to 20 credits (for the Teaching and Learning in the Classroom module) for students studying to PGCert level 60 credits for students studying the PGDip or MMedEd If you have a PGCert from another institution and want to apply for RPL please contact the School of Medical Education. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills).

Intake: September 2027; November 2027

Duration: PGCert part time: 1 year; PGCert part time: 2 years; PGDip part time: 12 months (you must have alrea

Apply through the official page: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees/5445f/#how-to-apply

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