Course summary
The new Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma and Masters in Medical Education for Healthcare Professionals is designed as an international programme for healthcare professionals across the globe who wish to work with leading experts to enhance their roles as clinical or academic teachers. As healthcare becomes ever more complex, there is a recognised need for evidence-based education. Health regulators require those entrusted with the planning and delivery of clinical education to be familiar with the latest research on effective teaching and learning strategies. It is no longer enough for clinicians to understand their specialist area. To effectively engage the next generation of clinicians, they need to be able to apply accepted principles of adult learning, curriculum design, assessment, and educational research. The University of Warwick PG Certificate, PG Diploma and Masters in Medical Education for Healthcare Professionals awards are designed as an international, interprofessional programme for clinicians across the globe who wish to work with leading experts to enhance their roles as clinical or academic educators. Created and delivered by globally recognised leaders in medical education, the programme has three exit awards, but the most common exit points for students are: A Postgraduate Certificate following completion of Modules 1 -3. This meets the minimum qualification standards that most health regulators require of those in education or training roles. The Pg Certificate provides learners with a comprehensive understanding of the essentials of health professions education, effective teaching methodologies, and assessment techniques. A Master of Science following completion of Modules 1 – 7. Following on from the Pg Certificate, the Masters qualification develops capability across a broader range of topics and applies advanced research skills, develops greater insights into professional development as an educator and prepares participants for leadership, research, or other advanced roles in medical education. This programme is delivered in partnership with iheed, a leading online medical education organisation. The partnership brings together Warwick’s academic excellence and iheed’s unrivalled expertise in online health professions education. This synergy creates a transformative learning journey with student support at its heart. Using ground-breaking online technology, the practical application of evidence-based teaching and assessment strategies prepares candidates to excel in the design, delivery, and assessment of learning in their healthcare setting. Developed and taught by world-leading medical education experts, this programme will enhance your knowledge and skills as an educator and give you the confidence to apply them in your own professional practice. This information is applicable for 2025 entry. Given the interval between the publication of courses and enrolment, some of the information may change. It is important to check our website before you apply.
Modules
Core modules Core Modules - Postgraduate Certificate
- Essentials of Medical Education
- Effective Teaching in Medical Education
- Assessment in Medical Education
- Essentials of Medical Education
- Effective Teaching in Medical Education
- Assessment in Medical Education
- Learning Technologies in Medical Education
- Management and Leadership in Medical Education
- Evidence and Values in Medical Education
- Essentials of Medical Education
- Effective Teaching in Medical Education
- Assessment in Medical Education
- Learning Technologies in Medical Education
- Management and Leadership in Medical Education
- Evidence and Values in Medical Education
Assessment method
Each of the core PG Certificate and PG Diploma modules has a combination of both formative and summative assessment. These include a portfolio of teaching practice including the creation of learning outcomes and materials and for the summative assessments, an evidence-based reflection on teaching activity and group and individual presentations. For the MSc and the research module, assessment will comprise a research protocol, oral presentation, poster presentation and a journal article.
Entry requirements
**Minimum requirements** Hold a 2:2 honours degree in a discipline related to Medical Education from a recognised institution Must be engaged in clinical education and be able to apply the learnings of the programme in a real-life setting. **English language requirements** You can find out more about our English language requirements. This course requires the following: - Band A **International qualifications** We welcome applications from students with other internationally recognised qualifications.
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
As well as tuition fees and living expenses, some courses may require you to cover the cost of field trips or costs associated with travel abroad.
General costs to be considered:
- Core text books
- Printer credits
- Dissertation binding
As well as tuition fees and course costs, students should budget for:
- Accommodation
- Food
- Clothes and leisure
- Robe hire for your degree ceremony
Sponsorship information
We offer a variety of postgraduate funding options for study at the University of Warwick, from postgraduate loans, university scholarships, fee awards, to academic department bursaries. It's important that you apply for your postgraduate course first before you apply for a University of Warwick scholarship. Please visit the University's scholarship webpages.
Provider information
University of Warwick
Coventry
CV4 7AL