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PgCert Health Professional Education at University of Huddersfield

University of Huddersfield, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A postgraduate certificate for healthcare professionals seeking a recognised teaching qualification and Advance HE Fellowship (FHEA), covering teaching, learning and assessment theory in national and international contexts with a practice portfolio.

Duration: 1 year part-time  |  Intake: 20 September 2027, 3 January 2028  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Location: Huddersfield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules are Learning and Teaching: Theories, Processes and Strategies in HPE, Assessment in Health Professional Education and Practice of Health Professional Education (Teaching Practice), including 180 teaching practice hours.

Career pathways

Previous graduates from courses in this subject area have gone on to roles such as care manager, community development worker, family support worker, health improvement practitioner, health service manager and youth worker.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Teaching route: healthcare professional with post-qualifying experience extending professional knowledge relevant to the field of practice; Honours degree (2:2 or above) or equivalent. International/English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with no element lower than 6.0, or equivalent. Must complete 180 teaching practice hours. Application deadlines: 31 July (September), 30 November (January).

Intake: 20 September 2027, 3 January 2028

Duration: 1 year part-time

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