Clinical Education (Intercalated)

The MSc in Clinical Education (Intercalated) is designed for undergraduate medical students preparing for, or currently engaged in, clinical teaching. The course is available either as a one year full time taught course or a one year distance learning course.

Course summary

The overall aim of the course is to improve the quality and effectiveness of clinical teaching and clinical education through:

• Understanding and fostering a learnercentred approach
• Relating this to the requirements of professional education for clinical competence
• Developing practical, generic skills in teaching and assessment, underpinned by an understanding of educational theory
• Promoting reflective practice in education and clinical practice, using workbased assignments and a portfolio
• Promoting evidencebased education
• The programme’s aims and values embody those of the Higher Education Academy (HEA)
• Successful participants will qualify as Fellows of the HEA with the postnominal FHE
• The course is also scoped to the GMC document 'Recognising and Approving Trainers'

We need to make sure that your level of English is good enough for you to study at Keele University. On this page you will find a list of the English Language qualifications we accept. For UK students, we normally ask for a minimum of a grade 4/C in GCSE English Language. For EU and International students, we accept qualifications from several countries, as well as a range of international qualifications and tests.

Students who need a Visa to study in the UK must meet both the University entry requirements as well as those of the UK Home Office (UKVI). For example English Language Tests (eg IELTS) must be dated within the two years immediately preceding the programme start date as set out in any offer letter issued by the University and different tests cannot be combined. 

1. Find the course that's right for you
2. Visit Keele - come and see what Keele has to offer at an Open Day or take a virtual tour
3. Apply online via UCAS - see above for details and UCAS deadlines
4. Receive your offer - offers will normally be made by the end of March if you applied by the January UCAS deadline
5. Attend an Applicant Visit Day - this is your opportunity to have a 'taster' of life at Keele
6. Make your choice - UCAS will advise you when you need to decide upon your 1st and 2nd university choice
7. Apply for accommodation - once you've accepted your offer you can apply for accommodation
8. Arrange your finances - register and apply online if you wish to receive a student loan
9. Results day - your university place will be confirmed based upon meeting your entry requirements, along with your accommodation
10. Clearing hotline - if you apply after 30 June or do not hold any offers, you can go through Clearing to find a university place
11. Enrolment week - we'll send your Keele IT account details and enrolment details so that you can start your university journey with us