MEd / PGCert / PGDip Education for Health Professionals at University of Birmingham

Programme overview

If you're a health professional engaged in teaching, our programme is crafted with you in mind. Our course is for health professionals who are involved in the education and training of undergraduates and postgraduates. The PGCert allows you to develop your knowledge of theory and practice in teaching and learning, assessment and curriculum design.

Department: Medicine | Duration: PGCert: 1 year part-time, Diploma: 2 years, MEd: 3 years | Study mode: part-time | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This three-year programme comprises 120 credits of taught material. There is also a 60 credit dissertation project. Modules include Assessment and Health Professionals, Curriculum Design, Innovation and Leading Educational Change, Teaching and Learning for Health Professionals, Project in Education for Health Professionals, Researching Education for Health Professionals, Reviewing Education for Health Professionals, Dissertation in Education for Health Professionals.

Career pathways

Our students typically work in the NHS, universities, the military, or other health organisations. The PG Certificate is HEA accredited.

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Application information

Entry requirements

First degree You should have a first degree or equivalent professional qualification. Our Standard Requirements. A First Degree or Equivalent Professional Qualification. English language: IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band.

Duration: PGCert: 1 year part-time, Diploma: 2 years, MEd: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.bham.ac.uk/course-finder-landing-page/?code=COS085

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