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Health Sciences

PGCert Medical Education at Swansea University

Swansea University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A flexible blended-learning postgraduate certificate route combining distance learning with residential workshops for working healthcare professionals and academics, covering educational theory, curriculum development, assessment and educational research.

Department: Medical School  |  Duration: 1 year part-time  |  Intake: September 2026 or January 2027  |  Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Taught from the Medical Education module set, which includes Teaching, Learning and Assessment in Medical Education, Research Methods in Education and Evidence Based Education.

Career pathways

Health professions educator roles and progression in teaching careers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2:2 degree or equivalent; applications welcome from UK and overseas. A CV and personal statement must demonstrate intent for current and future teaching, training, educating, research, management or leadership in Medical Education. English language for non-native speakers: IELTS Academic 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each part, or an accepted equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 3,700 for the whole programme (2026/27). PGCert part-time Source

International applicants: GBP 6,450 for the whole programme (2026/27). PGCert part-time Source

Intake: September 2026 or January 2027

Duration: 1 year part-time

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