Medical Education, MSc/PGDip/PGCert at University of Lancashire

The Medical Education programme is a part-time online course (PGCert, PGDip or MSc) for healthcare professionals who teach, assess and support students and trainees. It introduces the principles of teaching, learning and assessing in a healthcare setting and is delivered through Microsoft Teams with coursework assessment. Completers can apply for membership of the Academy of Medical Educators.

Faculty: School of Medicine and Dentistry  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Intake: September 2026, September 2027  |  Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules include Educational Theory to Educational Practice, Assessment in Health Care Settings, Curriculum Design, Research and Evidence Based Practice Methods, Professional Project and Dissertation. Options include Assessment design and delivery, Evidence Based Medical Education, Coaching and Mentoring in Medical Education and Foundation in Medical Leadership.

Career pathways

Graduates are positioned to influence the role and research of medical education in patient care at local, regional and national level.

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