MSc Clinical Education at University of Exeter

Programme overview

Learn the craft of teaching from internationally renowned staff with strong research pedigree, with opportunities on each module to put your learning into practice. This programme is specifically created for those wishing to develop their roles as clinical educators and is suitable for those from a wide variety of academic and professional backgrounds including medical researchers, academic clinical fellows, nurses, allied healthcare, public health professionals, and doctors. You will be learning with a diverse array of healthcare professionals; offering a substantially wider perspective than many other courses are able to offer

Duration: 1 year full time; 2 years part time; 3 years part time | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Exeter, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

There is an increasing need for clinical teachers to hold formal qualifications. Our Clinical Education programmes are suitable for qualified health professionals or intercalating students who want to develop and accredit teaching skills. You’ll look at clinical education from a new and practical standpoint, based on the reality of delivering clinical education in modern healthcare environments. You will spend time learning the craft of teaching. If you are not currently involved in teaching, the course will provide ample opportunity to regularly practice teaching in a safe environment with feedback from fellow students.

Career pathways

This course is for everyone with a passion to learn more about how clinicians are taught – and more importantly, how it can be better. Many of our students are already in employment in the healthcare sector/clinical academics. It has been specifically created for those wishing to develop their roles as clinical educators and is suitable for those from a wide variety of academic and professional backgrounds.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally a minimum 2.2 Honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline. A personal statement, detailing your reasons for seeking to undertake this subject, will be required. Relevant clinical or professional experience may be taken into consideration as evidence of equivalency. to enable you to see if your existing academic qualifications meet our entry requirements. International students are normally subject to visa regulations which prevent part-time study. It is recommended that international students apply for the level of the final award you intend to complete i.e. PGCert, PGDip or Masters, due to the associated cost and requirements for a Tier 4 student Visa. Accreditation of prior learning for Masters courses in Healthcare and Medicine English language: Profile B2 (international applicants).

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,300 a year (2027/28). Fees are subject to an annual increment each academic year UK fees per year: MSc £12,300 full-time, £6,200pa part-time, £4,150pa part-time (3 years) PgDip £4,150pa part-time PgCert £4,150 Standalone module fees: UK: £1,250 per 15-credit module Internation Source

International applicants: GBP 29,200 a year (2027/28) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full time; 2 years part time; 3 years part time

Apply through the official page: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/masters-degrees/apply/

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