MSc Medical Education for Health Professionals - iheed at University of Warwick

Programme overview

An international, interprofessional online programme for clinicians worldwide who wish to enhance their roles as clinical or academic educators, delivered in partnership with iheed.

Department: Warwick Medical School | Duration: PGCert 6 months part-time; PGDip 12 months part-time; MSc 24 months part-time | Intake: January, May and September | Study mode: part-time | Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The PGCert (Modules 1-3) covers the essentials of health professions education, effective teaching methods and assessment; the MSc (Modules 1-7) adds a broader range of topics, advanced research skills and professional development for leadership and research roles in medical education.

Career pathways

Roles include hospital-based clinical educator, clinical training programme director or trainer, academic teaching in clinical disciplines, mentoring and supervision, education research, consultancy and roles in professional bodies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2:2 honours degree in a discipline related to Medical Education from a recognised institution, and current engagement in clinical education with the ability to apply learning in a real-life setting. English language: Band A (component scores not stated on page).

Intake: January, May and September

Duration: 6 months part-time (PGCert) 12 months part-time (PGDip 24 months part-time (MSc)

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