Medical Education, MSc/PGDip/PGCert

University of Central Lancashire

United Kingdom, Preston

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University of Central Lancashire

United Kingdom , Preston

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

Online

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 11,500 / year

Next Intake September-2026

Medical Education, MSc/PGDip/PGCert

About

This course is for healthcare professionals responsible for teaching, assessing, and supporting students and trainees in both educational institutions and the workplace. This course will enhance your confidence and skills in medical education.

This online programme provides interactive and supportive study, anchored within your professional environment. Study combines a mix of theoretical and practical skills that build from basic to advanced.

Study modules online, including:

Live workshops/lectures
Asynchronous activities
Podcasts
Self-directed tasks
Tutorial support

Our students include educators from a range of healthcare disciplines including:

Medicine
Nursing
Paramedicine

You'll study with peers from across the healthcare sector. You'll explore ways of developing and delivering effective medical education, addressing challenges and investigating different approaches.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

4-year Degree from Government University / Recognised Private University GPA 2.5/4 (C+) (Above Average) on the 4 point scale or 3/5 (70-75%) (C) (Good+) on the 5 point scale

Associate Degree AND2-year Degree from Government University / Recognised Private University GPA 2.5/4 (C+) (Above Average) on the 4 point scale or 3/5 (70-75%) (C) (Good+) on the 5 point scale

English Program Requirements

IELTS: Score of at least 6.0 with no component score lower than 5.5

Career

Future careers

On completion, you will be well placed to influence the role and the research of medical education in patient care at a local, regional and national level.

The PGCert offers a foundation in critical aspects of medical education: professionalism (and the teaching of it), educational theory and assessment practices. The assignments for each module are designed to enable students to reflect on their own practice and research topics in a targeted way. Therefore, you will be able to explore aspects of the subject area that are relevant to your own practice.

Within the PGDip and MSc there are opportunities to tailor your learning further, enabling an extended exploration into the topic areas relevant to your own career and practice.