Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education at University of Buckingham

Programme overview

A flexible programme for clinicians and healthcare educators who want to design excellent learning, assessment and supervision. The PGCME at Buckingham is a fully online, part-time, Master’s-level programme for busy clinicians and healthcare educators who teach, supervise, assess or support learning in healthcare education. From February 2026, the updated programme offers a flexible, clinician-friendly route to international professional recognition, combining academic study with practical, workplace-focused development.

Faculty: School of Postgraduate Medicine | Duration: 1 year part-time | Study mode: part-time (online) | Intake: January 2027, September 2027 | Location: Buckingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The PGCME consists of two compulsory 30-credit modules. Both must be completed to receive the award. Module 1: Introduction to Inclusive Teaching, Learning, and Assessment in Medical Education Module 2: Transformative Practices and Leadership in Healthcare Education Each module runs for 15 weeks, with a planned pause between terms to consolidate learning and balance study with professional commitments.

Career pathways

Upon successful completion of the programme, you will be eligible for membership of the Academy of Medical Educators (AoME).

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Application information

Entry requirements

To join the Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education (PGCME), applicants must: Hold a relevant degree (medicine, dentistry, or allied health profession). Applications from related healthcare fields will also be considered. Provide a short personal statement outlining motivation, career aspirations, and intended application of the programme. Applicants must have direct teaching and/or learning support responsibilities throughout their studies on the programme. This is an essential requirement of the programme. Eligibility for the FHEA also requires: At least six months’ experience of teaching, training, or supporting learning in healthcare education before starting the programme. Be able to evidence at least 80 hours of planned teaching or learner support during the programme. These must involve direct student contact (e.g. teaching sessions, mentoring, small-group facilitation).

Domestic applicants: GBP 3,528 for the whole programme (2027/28). Part-time (1 year) Source

International applicants: GBP 3,528 for the whole programme (2027/28). Part-time (1 year) Source

Intake: January 2027, September 2027

Duration: 1 year part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.buckingham.ac.uk/course-redirect/?coursecode=PCTP1PMEED

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