PgCert Medical Education at University of Staffordshire

Programme overview

This part-time distance-learning award is designed for health and social care practitioners and educators involved in teaching or supervision within their working role. It examines theories and concepts of teaching and learning in healthcare, including diverse learning contexts, equality and inclusion. It is based at the Centre for Health Innovation, Stafford.

Duration: PgCert: one year part-time (60 credits); MSc route three years | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Stoke-on-Trent, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules are delivered one per term, fully online through the virtual learning environment, with each 20-credit module carrying around 200 learning hours. Study combines underpinning learning theory, evaluation of practical teaching delivery and the role of education in supporting organisational aims.

Career pathways

The course provides evidence of professional development in teaching and learning in healthcare and suits practitioners who want to extend the educational aspect of their role or pursue a formal educational position. On completion of the PgCert, graduates can be eligible for Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (additional fee of GBP 100).

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Application information

Entry requirements

A degree from a UK higher education institute, or international equivalent, in medicine, nursing or another relevant health or social care subject. Applicants with a Diploma of Higher Education and strong recent evidence of CPD will be considered, and may be invited to a short informal interview by Microsoft Teams or telephone. Active involvement in teaching or supervision in the working role is strongly recommended but a formal teaching position is not required.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: PgCert: one year part-time (60 credits); MSc route three years

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