PGCert Clinical Education at University of Liverpool

Programme overview

Designed for health and veterinary professionals involved in teaching and supervision, the PGCert in Clinical Education offers an excellent opportunity to strengthen your teaching skills and grow your confidence as an educator. You’ll explore key educational theories alongside practical, evidence-based teaching approaches that you can apply directly in clinical settings. The PGCert in Clinical Education is a collaborative, multi-professional programme, designed for experienced Clinicians working in a wide range of healthcare settings.

Faculty: Faculty of Health and Life Sciences | Duration: 9 months part-time | Study mode: part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This module will provide students the opportunity to develop effective supervisory skills for clinical education. Students will explore theoretical models and practical strategies of educational supervision, with a focus on fostering learner progression, engagement and wellbeing.

Career pathways

This programme is designed for experienced clinical staff looking to increase their skills in education and would be suitable for those from a wide range of professional backgrounds. Graduates will leave with skills highly valued by employers in medical, dentistry and veterinary schools, hospital trusts and healthcare organisations, which will open doors to more senior roles in clinical education, leadership positions and opportunities in educational research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants are required to hold a minimum 2.2 undergraduate degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Students may be from a diverse range of disciplinary backgrounds, including Density, Veterinary Science, Medicine or Allied Health Professionals. Applicants will also need to evidence that they are involved within their workplace in the delivery of education or teaching in a health or clinical discipline. Some teaching delivery experience, e.g. (but not limited to) teaching in the presence of a patient, history taking and communication or examination skills to trainees within health disciplines, is important in order that students can reflect upon experiences and apply learning to practice.; English language: IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component below 5.5

Domestic applicants: GBP 4,350 a year (2027/28). part-time Source

International applicants: GBP 9,700 a year (2027/28). part-time Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 9 months part-time

Apply through the official page: https://theuniversityofliverpool.my.site.com/

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