Course summary
Our multidisciplinary programme offers a flexible blended learning approach of distance learning with residential workshops to suit busy working professionals. You will study the science of learning and the evidence base for educational practice; it links educational theory and evidence to the practice of education in healthcare in a variety of settings and roles. Your programme is professionally focused, and applied to education within different contexts, such as classroom, clinic and community. Your course will explore the key challenges, contemporary issues and the latest research in medical and health professions education, and help you develop knowledge and skills in curriculum development, teaching, learning, assessment, and conducting educational research into yours and others educational practice. The programme is aligned to the UK Professional Standards Framework (2011) for Higher Education, and the Academy of Medical Educators Standards, both recognised frameworks for excellent Teaching and Learning in the field and the GMC Trainer Recognition criteria. Visit our website for more information on fees, scholarships, postgraduate loans and other funding options to study at Swansea University.
Entry requirements
Applicants should hold at least a 2.2 honours in a degree awarded in the UK or recognised degree as equivalent to awards in the UK system. The programme is professionally focused but candidates are not required to be in a teaching post. This programme is intended for current or future teachers, trainers, academics, managers and leaders in medicine and health professions education, therefore candidates must demonstrate how they fit within this group in their CV and personal statement. Applications will be considered for applicants with considerable experience in a relevant discipline.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £3500 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £3500 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £3500 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £3500 | Year 1 |
| EU | £5900 | Year 1 |
| International | £5900 | 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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Swansea University
Singleton Park
Swansea
SA2 8PP