PGDip 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.

Department: School of Medicine | Duration: 24 months part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: part-time | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

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

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. Accreditation of prior learning is considered case by case. International applicants may enter year 2 directly if they hold a PGCert in clinical, medical or healthcare professional education. IELTS 7.0 overall with no less than 6.5 in any component. Application deadline: 31 August 2027.

GBP 8,800 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: 24 months part-time

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