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Health Professions Education - online at University of St Andrews - UCAS

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Course summary

The Health Professions Education online programme is for those interested in developing themselves in a healthcare education role, and offers the flexibility of learning to suit those currently employed. The programme will cultivate teaching practice which instils the principles and values of interprofessional education to support the development of the future and current healthcare work force. Increasing pressures on healthcare systems require flexible, accessible, creative, and relevant learning opportunities, particularly for educators who are also clinically active. On the Health Professions Education programme, you will examine the principles and values of a range of educational approaches. Highlights

  • A fully online part-time programme which offers flexibility of learning to suit those currently employed in a health care or academic setting.
  • As an interprofessional and interdisciplinary programme, it provides opportunities to learn collaboratively about a range of educational contexts and teaching practices.
  • Provision of experiential and immersive learning opportunities so that learners undertaking the modules can have real-time experience of the concepts being taught.
  • Award-winning learning technology infrastructure and support to provide innovative, interactive and flexible learning and to support the student learning journey.
  • Staff from a variety of disciplines and healthcare backgrounds with expertise and experience in educating healthcare professionals in a range of community and acute care settings, in interprofessional education, and in educational research.

Modules

Year 1 Learners will normally be required to complete the following two core modules: Semester 1 Fundamentals of Designing and Facilitating Learning Semester 2 Impact of Learning On completion of the required modules, totalling 60 credits at level 11, learners may wish to exit the programme with a Postgraduate Certificate (PG Cert) in Health Professions Education.

Assessment method

Please see the related course webpage for information: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/subjects/medicine/health-professions-education/


Entry requirements

The minimum requirements for entry to the programme are: An existing teaching role in your workplace, with an interest in pursuing an academic career in healthcare education or healthcare education research. Evidence of having completed at least one 30 credit module at a minimum of SCQF level 9 (or equivalent) within five years of the programme start date. A 2.1 Honours undergraduate degree in a health profession or in a relevant field (including but not limited to Health Sciences). If you studied your first degree outside the UK, see the international entry requirements. OR Significant professional or other relevant experience alongside evidence of prior alternative learning such as professional qualifications or certifications. In reviewing applications for the programme, the School of Medicine looks especially at whether St Andrews is a good match for your specialist interests. The Programme Convenor is happy to be contacted and, if necessary, to set up a meeting in person or virtually so that you can discuss your plans and to ensure that St Andrews is the best place for you to pursue a Masters degree. If you have any queries concerning the programme or your suitability for it, you are encouraged to make contact in advance of your application. In addition to the above, all applicants are required to meet university requirements of International English Language Testing System (IELTS). See English language tests and qualifications: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/subjects/entry/language-requirements/postgraduate/ The qualifications listed are indicative minimum requirements for entry. Some academic Schools will ask applicants to achieve significantly higher marks than the minimum. Obtaining the listed entry requirements will not guarantee you a place, as the University considers all aspects of every application including, where applicable, the writing sample, personal statement, and supporting documents.


English language requirements

For the current English Language requirements please visit the English language requirements for postgraduate students on the University of St Andrews website.

English language requirements for postgraduate students

https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/subjects/entry/language-requirements/postgraduate/


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

For the most current information on course fees please visit https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/postgraduate/taught/.

Sponsorship information

NHS Staff Discount : The University of St Andrews offers a 10% discount to NHS-funded staff who wish to undertake the programme. Further details on awards are available from our Fees and Funding webpages: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/study/pg/fees-and-funding/scholarships/taught/

Health Professions Education - online at University of St Andrews - UCAS