PGCert Advanced and Specialist Healthcare (Dental Educational Practice) at University of Kent

Programme overview

A part-time course developed jointly with NHS Health Education England for dental professionals who have completed the NHS Mentorship for Training Supervisors programme (or equivalent). It builds educational skills and work-based enquiry for dental and wider healthcare education roles, with exit awards at PG Certificate, PG Diploma and MSc.

Intake: Autumn term | Study mode: part-time; distance learning with attendance (Medway) | Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The PG Certificate is the first stage: the compulsory module Delivery of Education in Professional Practice (30 credits), taught over extended weekends at Medway (on average three a year), with entry credit of 30 credits of Recognition of Prior Learning.

Career pathways

Prepares dental professionals for educational and training-supervisor roles in dental and other healthcare services.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Entry is via an approved articulation route: applicants must have gained 30 credits of Recognition of Prior Learning from successfully completing NHS England's Mentorship for Training Supervisors programme (or equivalent). Students needing a student visa cannot study part-time unless the programme is distance or blended learning with no on-campus provision. English language for international applicants: Good level (CEFR B2), for example IELTS 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each component or PTE Academic 63 with at least 59 in each sub-test; a degree from a UK university or a majority English-speaking country is also accepted.

Intake: Autumn term

Apply through the official page: https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/apply

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