Course summary
Professional Practice (Medical Education Management) MSc is a part-time, work-based programme for those involved in the management of medical education who want to develop and enhance their working practice at Master's level. Overview Who is the programme for? This part-time, flexible, work-based Master's qualification is suitable for all those involved in the management of medical education. It offers you the opportunity to attain academic recognition for the skills, knowledge, and experience that you have developed in the workplace whilst focusing on a specific area of practice relevant to your work and career progression. You explore your profession further and consider the professional challenges associated within your specific area of practice, with modules that have been designed to help you review and analyse the current debates relevant to the professional context in which you are working. The course is taught online during four extended weekends per year, is 100% coursework assessed and runs over three years, with each being equivalent to a recognised postgraduate qualification: PgCert, PgDip and MSc. Global and Lifelong Learning (GLL) Our Global and Lifelong Learning (GLL) division is founded on the belief that employers can benefit from the University of Kent’s academic and research excellence, quality teaching, design and development activities to create positive change and to forge new knowledge within their organisation. GLL's courses are designed to enhance career progression and foster intellectual and professional development and practice. We work with a wide range of external partners and employers to create distinct and original work-based and work-related developmental and educational solutions, which respond to the unique workforce challenges experienced by employees and organisations across the region and beyond.
Assessment method
As the prime objective is to enhance professional practice applied within the workplace, you will be expected to demonstrate an appropriate level of conceptual and analytical skills. All assessment and prepartory tasks are designed to allow you to develop expertise in the application of professional practice within the context of your work and specialist subject area. Assessments can be through: Presentations Coursework assignments Seminar contribution Online discussion Written assignments In Stage 3 you complete a dissertation of 10,000-12,000 words.
How to apply
International applicants
International students Please see our International Student website for entry requirements by country and other relevant information. Due to visa restrictions, students who require a student visa to study cannot study part-time unless undertaking a distance or blended-learning programme with no on-campus provision. English language entry requirements The University requires all non-native speakers of English to reach a minimum standard of proficiency in written and spoken English before beginning a postgraduate degree. Certain subjects require a higher level. For detailed information see our English language requirements web pages. Need help with English? Please note that if you are required to meet an English language condition, we offer a number of pre-sessional courses in English for Academic Purposes through Kent International Pathways.
Entry requirements
Applicants are normally required to have a minimum of two years’ professional experience and hold an undergraduate degree (or equivalent). If you do not hold the required entry qualification(s) but believe that you would be able to participate in this course and have the potential to work at Master's level please contact us. All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications. All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Kent
Recruitment and Admissions Office
Registry
Canterbury
CT2 7NZ
Course contact details
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