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Clinical Education MSc/Dip/Cert by online distance learning
www.edin.ac/clinical-education
MSc/Dip/Cert in Clinical EducationMost clinicians will be able to think of someone who played an important role as a teacher in their professional development. Increasingly this educational role is seen not only as a part of what it is to be a professional, but also a professional duty enshrined in codes of practice. At the same time, career pathways are being established that recognise and reward educational leaders.
This programme provides a thorough grounding in education for those involved in the training of professionals at all levels, including undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing professional development.
After completing the MSc in Clinical Education, graduates will understand how to:
• Apply educational principles and theory to their teaching practice
• Plan, deliver and evaluate teaching for undergraduate and postgraduate students at the levels of programme, course and individual session
• Design formative and summative assessments
• Critically evaluate their own teaching practice
• Access and critically evaluate the educational literature
• Plan and conduct a research project in clinical education
Who is the programme for?We welcome applications from individuals involved in the education of doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, dental practitioners, veterinary educators, and biomedical or social scientists who teach any of these professions.
Programme structure and flexible study optionsThe programme is delivered entirely online (usually part-time) and you may exit at Certificate or Diploma level. The Postgraduate Certificate can be completed in one year, the Postgraduate Diploma in two years and the MSc in three years. Some flexibility in the length of the programme of study is possible. The Diploma year offers a growing range of courses to choose from. Students who progress to Masters level will complete a supervised dissertation project on a topic of their choosing.
Most of our students continue to work as full-time clinicians and educators and the programme is designed to integrate course materials with day to day experience. We place significant emphasis on interaction between tutors and participants. Extensive use is made of online discussions in which you can broaden your knowledge base during collaborative study and interaction with colleagues. You will be supported with access to continually developing extensive online resources and the experienced multi-disciplinary tutors will share with you their current educational research projects.
Career opportunitiesAs a graduate of the programme you will have acquired transferable skills associated with collaborative and self-directed learning and research, more specifically: written communication; oral and visual presentation; collaborative and interpersonal skills; planning and execution of learning strategies; analytical and critical reasoning skills.
The first year of the programme (the Postgraduate Certificate) is accredited by the HEA (Higher
Education Academy) and successful completion provides eligibility to apply for Fellowship of the Academy. We are also accredited by the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.
The College of Medicine and Veterinary MedicineThe University of Edinburgh is one of the world’s top 23* universities, providing students with world-class teaching for more than 425 years. The College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine is the leading centre in the UK for research in both clinical medicine and clinical veterinary medicine; it is also one of the most dynamic and progressive institutions offering a large number of flexible online distance learning programmes for working professionals.
Entry requirementsA primary clinical qualification, such as an MBChB, BVS, BDS, Bachelor of Nursing, or a UK 2:1 honours degree in a relevant subject, or their international equivalents. We will also consider your application if you have a biomedical science qualification or a non-university professional qualification, such as Registered General Nurse, with appropriate clinical experience.
You must be currently teaching in clinical or educational settings and meet the University’s English Language requirements (see website for more details).
Once accepted onto the programme, you must have access to a multimedia computer with a good internet connection, a webcam and headset.
How to applyFor more information and details of how to apply, please visit our website: www.edin.ac/clinical-education
Contact usInformal enquiries are welcome at any time, email [email protected] or call the Programme Administrator on +44 (0)131 242 6536. You can also follow us on Twitter: @EdClinEd
*QS World University Rankings 2018
What do our students say?
“Really liked that there was a variety of instructors teaching about their area of expertise and especially liked that they were available at the Tutorials. Great to have lots of resources offered - easy to access.”
“Even though I was far away there was a sense of community and I was quite proud actually to be part of the University of Edinburgh.”
“The course content was very relevant...I enjoyed learning the terminology and the theories behind what I’m doing on a daily basis...”
“I think my participation in the programme has allowed me to advance in my career.”
Hear what some of our recent graduates have to say about the programme: http://edin.ac/2rgrowi
