MSt in Medical Education at University of Cambridge

Programme overview

A part-time Master's that develops healthcare educators' scholarship and educational research. It is open only to those who have or will have completed the Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Education at PACE.

Faculty: School of Clinical Medicine | Department: Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) | Duration: 10 months part-time (60 credits; 1 Oct 2027 to 31 Jul 2028) | Intake: October 2027 | Study mode: part-time | Location: Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students design and carry out a small-scale educational research or development project through in-person teaching blocks in Cambridge, with three linked assessments: a 3,000 to 4,000-word project proposal, a creative submission with a 1,500 to 2,500-word reflection, and an 8,000 to 10,000-word dissertation. Each student has a named supervisor with up to 12 hours of supervision.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Open only to those who have, or will have, completed the PACE Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Education; medical, dental or healthcare professionals engaged in education and training. Typically a good UK undergraduate degree (2.1) or international equivalent. Two academic references; shortlisted applicants may be interviewed. Application deadline 27 May 2027 (rolling basis). English language: applicants whose first language is not English must evidence fluency before admission; the University accepts IELTS (Academic) and TOEFL iBT (and C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency for some courses), results dated within 2 years of the course start. Required scores are not stated on the course page.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,406 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

International applicants: GBP 10,812 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 10 months part-time (60 credits; 1 Oct 2027 to 31 Jul 2028)

Apply through the official page: https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/directory/icicstmme/apply

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