Newcastle University

Medicine and Surgery

Clinical Education Master of (MClinEd); PGDip; PGCert

MClinEd: 12 months full time; 12-24 months part time
PGDip: 12-24 months part time
PGCert: 12 months part time

Fees

Please contact the School for details of fees

Aims

This is a flexible practice-based programme designed for health professionals and others who are involved in, or wish to develop an interest in, clinical education. The programme provides you with opportunities to develop your teaching skills and to adopt a scholarly approach to clinical education. It enables you to acquire the expertise necessary for effective clinical education in the context of your own educational roles, responsibilities and interests. The programme is accredited by the Higher Education Academy (HEA) and if you successfully complete the PGCert you are eligible to become a registered Fellow of the HEA.

Programme Description

Applicants with appropriate prior-accredited learning can enter the programme at different stages:

PGCert (60 credits): you take three 20-credit modules, typically: learning in a professional context; principles and practice of teaching; and understanding curricula.

PGDip (120 credits): you take the modules outlined above for the Certificate and three further 20-credit modules from a list that may include: understanding educational research; utilising technology in clinical education; current educational issues; special interest; and investigating clinical education.

MClinEd part-time route (180 credits): if you enrol for the part-time route you take the modules outlined above for the Diploma and an advanced study module (60 credits) based on a dissertation project.

MClinEd full time route (180 credits): you take the modules as outlined above for the part-time route, except for the special interest module, and you complete your studies in one year (12 months).

The course is delivered through a combination of study days; resource-based learning/private study with tutorial support; and work-based assignments. The mix of these methods varies with each module, reflecting the learning outcomes.

Find out more detailed information about the programme modules

Entrance Requirements

Part time route: This is suitable for members of the health professions who have clinical teaching or training responsibilities. You must have an undergraduate degree, or other equivalent qualifications, related to your professional role.

Full time route: This is suitable for health care professionals who are taking a sabbatical or students who are taking a year out of the MBBS or BDS course to undertake an intercalated degree year. It is also appropriate for newly qualified health professionals or others who wish to develop skills in clinical education. You must have an undergraduate degree, or other equivalent qualification, relevant to the health professions. Applicants whose first language is not English must have IELTS 7.0 with a minimum of IELTS 7.0 in all elements.

Our INTO Newcastle University Centre can provide extra tuition to help you meet the University's English language requirements.

Tier 4 Student Visas (International Applicants)

The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has now revised its rules for Tier 4 student visa applications regarding English language ability. You are now required to hold a minimum of IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent) in all sub skills (listening, writing, reading and speaking) to be eligible to apply for a Tier 4 visa.

Please note that the University’s English language requirements are normally higher (see above).

Typical Funding

UK students – NHS health professionals may be eligible for funding through their study leave or training budgets.

How to Apply

There is no closing date for this programme. However, international students applying for September 2012 entry should apply by Friday 13 July 2012 to ensure that they have time to put appropriate arrangements in place.

For the quickest and easiest way to apply, visit our postgraduate online application site.

Further Information

As the Certificate programme is very popular, candidates should apply as early as possible.

For further information please contact:
Course Secretary
School of Medical Sciences Education Development
Telephone: +44 (0) 191 246 4522
Email: clined@ncl.ac.uk