PGDip Medical Education at Swansea University

Programme overview

A flexible blended-learning postgraduate diploma 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 full-time; 2 years part-time | Intake: September 2026 or January 2027 | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Teaching, Learning and Assessment in Medical Education, Research Methods in Education, Innovations and Trends in Medical Education, Evidence Based Education, Mentoring and Supervision and Curriculum Development in Medical Education (20 credits each) (the 60-credit Research Dissertation belongs to the MSc).

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 7,400 for the whole programme (2026/27). PGDip full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 12,900 for the whole programme (2026/27). PGDip full-time Source

Intake: September 2026 or January 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

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