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Health Professions Education (Online) at University of Bristol - UCAS

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Course summary

This is an opportunity to complete an online full time (1 year) or part time (2 years) MSc in Health Professions Education commencing in September. The programme provides current evidence based theoretical knowledge and practical skills aimed at those wishing to develop their educational expertise within their health profession context. The programme prides itself on the range of health professions who attend and achieve their qualifications. The multi-professional learning environment of HPE offers you great insight and knowledge of teaching and learning in different healthcare contexts. Our academic staff have a wide range of qualifications and expertise within education and teaching in further and higher education. This includes lecturers with clinical, social sciences and business backgrounds. This is an online programme. You will benefit from access to modular topic-based asynchronous online materials supported by synchronous online small group tutorials with dedicated lecturers.

Assessment method

https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/media/postgraduate/admissions-statements/2024/health-professionals-education.pdf


How to apply

International applicants

The University of Bristol welcomes applications from international students and accepts a wide range of qualifications for postgraduate study. If you study or have studied at a university outside the UK, please select the relevant page for further information on qualifications, scholarships and education representatives in your country/region: bristol.ac.uk/international/countries

Entry requirements

An upper second-class honours degree or international equivalent in a relevant degree including (but not limited to) medicine, veterinary science, dentistry, pharmacy, biological sciences, psychology and social sciences, or a relevant professional qualification with at least two years' full-time (or equivalent part-time) professional experience. Applicants should demonstrate interest in clinical teaching through work experience, volunteering or research. Applicants must be able to access teaching opportunities within their current role. For entry to the Postgraduate Diploma award, applicants must have successfully completed the Health Professionals Education (or TLHP) Postgraduate Certificate, or an equivalent qualification from another institution. For entry to the MSc Modular award, applicants must have successfully completed both the Health Professionals Education (or TLHP) Postgraduate Diploma and Postgraduate Certificate, or equivalent qualifications from another institution. We will consider applicants whose grades are slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements, if they have at least one of the following: - evidence of significant, relevant work experience; - a relevant postgraduate qualification. If this is the case, applicants should include their CV (curriculum vitae / résumé) when they apply, showing details of their relevant work experience and/or qualifications. See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/international/countries/


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £13500 Year 1
Northern Ireland £13500 Year 1
Scotland £13500 Year 1
Wales £13500 Year 1
Channel Islands £13500 Year 1
EU £37300 Year 1
International £37300 Year 1

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

Fees are subject to an annual review. For programmes that last longer than one year, please budget for up to an 8% increase in fees each year. For more information, please view the programme page on our website.

Sponsorship information

Some funding may be available through NHS employers or the clinical academies linked with the University of Bristol Medical School. Further information on funding for prospective UK and international postgraduate students: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/students/support/finances/

Health Professions Education (Online) at University of Bristol - UCAS