PgCert Medical Education at University of Sunderland

Programme overview

The Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert) Medical Education is designed to bridge the gap between theory, evidence, and practice, with a strong emphasis on the practicalities of medical education. The degree is ideal for all staff who educate healthcare professionals or medical students and are looking to develop their career.

Department: Medicine | Duration: 12 months part-time | Study mode: part-time | Intake: September 2026 | Location: Sunderland, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You’ll build on your skills and knowledge as a teaching professional, gaining a greater understanding of the delivery of medical training across all levels to ensure a high-quality, student-centred approach. You’ll learn from experienced academics and clinicians, plus a range of guest speakers and external contributors with specialist expertise in the field of medical education.

Career pathways

Upon successful completion of the course, you may seek employment within Higher Education institutions, or clinical teaching roles in the public or private sector. Most students who study this course will be qualified healthcare professionals, and you may wish to progress further by pursuing a full master’s degree in medical education.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You're expected to be a regular teacher or supervisor of medical students or doctors/healthcare professionals within current UK practice. You'll need to hold a medical degree (MB BS, MBChB) or a first degree of 2:2 or above. If you're a current staff member of the University, you should apply via the HR staff qualifications policy, agreeing workload remission and support with your line manager. We accept Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) in terms of credit value from accredited university educational qualifications, which will count directly towards your qualification. We'll ask for proof of the credits before an offer is issued. We encourage you to contact the course admin team if you have any questions or uncertainties to ensure the course learning outcomes can be achieved and that the route is suitable for you. Please email us at [email protected](opens in new tab) to arrange this.

Domestic applicants: GBP 2,918 a year (2027/28). Part-time; University fee table Source

International applicants: GBP 6,333 a year (2027/28). Part-time; University fee table Source

Intake: September 2026

Duration: 12 months part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.sunderland.ac.uk/postgraduate/pgcert-medical-education#apply

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