MEd Clinical Education at University of Leeds

Programme overview

This interprofessional programme develops healthcare professionals into education practitioners, building understanding of education and assessment pedagogies for those teaching in clinical settings or higher education. It is delivered through blended learning over three years part-time.

Department: School of Medicine | Duration: 36 months part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: part-time | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 is a 60-credit pathway of Learning and Teaching and Assessment and Evaluation in the Clinical Context (campus-based or online). Year 2 comprises Researching Clinical Education and Developing Educational Practice (30 credits each). Year 3 is a 60-credit Clinical Education Dissertation.

Career pathways

The programme supports career pathways in clinical education for healthcare professionals employed by the NHS and higher education institutions; graduates have achieved promotions in education and training roles or progressed to doctoral study in clinical education.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor (hons) degree in a health-related subject (for example pharmacy, paramedics, physician associates, physiotherapy, radiography, occupational therapy, dental hygiene/therapy, dietetics, speech and language therapy) with at least a 2:2; entry on the appropriate professional register; at least two years' experience in practice; and involvement in education and training in the current role. Prior study elsewhere (for example a PGCert) may be recognised through accreditation of prior learning. International applicants can enter year 2 directly with a PGCert in clinical, medical or healthcare professional education; direct entry to year 3 is only possible with a PGDip in the subject from Leeds. IELTS 7.0 overall with no less than 6.5 in any component. Application deadline: 31 August 2027.

GBP 13,200 for the whole programme (2027/28 entry). Total course fee for the part-time programme; same fee for UK and international students Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 36 months part-time

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