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Health Sciences

Master of Education (Health Professions) at University of Sunderland

University of Sunderland, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Do you work in higher education, or want to teach health professionals in university or clinical settings? This Master of Education (MEd) could be the right course for you. You’ll develop your teaching skills and knowledge, taking a student-centred approach that supports different learners and helps them succeed.

Department: Education and Teacher Training  |  Duration: 36 months part-time  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Intake: October 2026  |  Location: Sunderland, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core module; Learning and Teaching: Applying Theory to Practice (30 credits)+.

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Application information

Entry requirements

To apply, you'll need at least a 2:2 honours degree. You must be working in a role that covers a full range of academic responsibilities. This is in line with the UK Professional Standards Framework (UKPSF) dimensions. You must also deliver at least 100 hours of face-to-face scheduled teaching each year. If you're current University staff, you'll apply via the HR staff qualifications policy. You'll agree workload remission and support with your line manager. Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL); The course is suitable to enter with advanced standing, for example, APL. We allow this for up to 30% of the course (60 credits). APL is usually applied against the modules in the PgCert when the applicant holds an equivalent qualification. We apply our normal processes of mapping learning outcomes. We only permit APL where you can meet all learning outcomes to the level of the exit award. Before you apply, we recommend you have a discussion with the course leader. This ensures you can achieve the learning outcomes and the course is suitable for you. Please email [email protected](opens in new tab) to arrange this.

GBP 4,250 a year (2026/27). Part-time; University fee table Source

Intake: October 2026

Duration: 36 months part-time

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