ObjectivesTo offer knowledge and expertise to enable participants to design, deliver and evaluate courses and curricula for health professionals. It advances participants' awareness of educational innovations, theories and methods, and enhances their skills to implement and manage change and critically reflect on their educational activities.
Entry requirementsEntry Requirements:
Suitable for all health professionals who have teaching, assessment and related educational responsibilities, such as teachers, trainers, educational supervisors, course co-ordinators, clinical and college tutors.
Applicants should also hold an initial degree from an approved University, or other qualification/proof of educational ability.
Academic titleMedical Education (MSc/Diploma)
Course descriptionCourse Description:
The PgDip course is organised into eight modules culminating in a Practical Teaching Project. Modules are comprised of a three-day concentrated period of study followed by approximately six weeks of independent study, and completed by a synthesis session during the first half-day of the subsequent module. One of the modules is divided into a variety of different topics spread over three study days, offering students a choice. Modules include: Educational Theories and Methods; Educational Media; Assessing Students; Evaluation; Educational Research.
Instructional methods are participatory and include group discussions, instructor presentations, tutorials, case studies and practical exercises. The PgDip course is available full-time (one year), part-time (two years). Those continuing onto the MSc qualification undertake a dissertation, with many producing original and interesting work that provides the basis for practical innovations.
The Diploma course is available full-time (one year) and part-time (two years). Those wishing to continue on to gain the MSc qualification then complete a 15-20,000 word dissertation.
Special features:
* Well established course with multi professional participants
* Tutor support throughout the programme
* Assessment tasks linked to educational practice