Postgraduate Certificate in Healthcare Education at University of Reading

Programme overview

A one-year part-time Postgraduate Certificate delivered with the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust and the Institute of Education, aligned to Academy of Medical Educators standards, for healthcare professionals with teaching responsibilities. It uses a multidisciplinary cohort of doctors, nurses, pharmacists and allied health professionals.

Faculty: Institute of Education | Duration: 1 year part-time (60 credits at Level 7) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Reading, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Three compulsory modules taken sequentially (autumn, spring, summer), each with three taught days: The Professional Self and Healthcare, Teaching and Learning in Healthcare, and Interprofessional Collaboration and Healthcare. Skills covered include curriculum and session design, teaching, assessment and feedback, and reflective practice.

Career pathways

Prepares healthcare professionals to take on or strengthen teaching, supervision and training roles; graduates are eligible to apply for Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Educators (AoME).

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Application information

Entry requirements

A degree or postgraduate qualification, or relevant experience in education in relation to the healthcare sector. Applicants need employer support and sufficient time for the attendance and study requirements, and must complete the programme application form with line manager signature and email it to the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust medical education team (the Apply Now button is not used). Application deadline for 2027/28 entry: 17:00 on Friday 30 July 2027.

Duration: 1 year full-time

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