MSc Health Professions Education
- MSc
- PG Certificate (Postgraduate Certificate)
- PG Diploma (Postgraduate Diploma)
Overview
These programmes will help health professionals develop their teaching skills in studying for a postgraduate certificate, postgraduate diploma or MSc. These programmes emphasise practical application of educational methods and theory, along with the development of reflective, evidence-based practice.
There is a positive, student-focused approach to teaching and learning. Interactive small-group teaching and flexible, friendly support are among the many strengths of the programmes. You can also benefit from the networking and contacts in your future career.
The 60-credit certificate can be completed in one or two years part-time. Following completion of the certificate, the 60-credit diploma can be achieved over one or two years part-time. On completion of 120 credits, progression to the 60-credit MSc dissertation is allowed.
Alternatively, all 180 credits can be attained through the online programme, studying full-time for one year or part-time for two years.
Programme structure
There are three mandatory 20-credit units for the postgraduate certificate plus three 20-credit units for the diploma. To achieve the MSc, you will need to submit a 15,000-word dissertation/thesis.
Visit our programme catalogue for full details of the structure and unit content for our:
- Postgraduate Certificate in Health Professions Education
- Postgraduate Diploma in Health Professions Education
- MSc in Health Professions Education (campus based dissertation stage)
Entry requirements
You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent in a relevant degree including (but not limited to) medicine, veterinary science, dentistry, pharmacy, biological sciences, psychology and social sciences, or a relevant professional qualification with at least two years' full-time (or equivalent part-time) professional experience.
You should demonstrate interest in clinical teaching through work experience, volunteering or research. You must be able to access teaching opportunities within your current role.
For entry to the Postgraduate Diploma award, you must have successfully completed the Health Professionals Education (or TLHP) Postgraduate Certificate, or an equivalent qualification from another institution.
For entry to the MSc Modular award, you must have successfully completed both the Health Professionals Education (or TLHP) Postgraduate Diploma and Postgraduate Certificate, or equivalent qualifications from another institution.
We will also consider your application if your final overall achieved grade is slightly lower than the programme's entry requirement. If you have at least one of the following, please include your CV (curriculum vitae / résumé) when you apply, showing details of your relevant qualifications:
- evidence of significant, relevant work experience/volunteering/research in clinical teaching.
- a relevant postgraduate qualification including (but not limited to) medicine, veterinary science, dentistry, pharmacy, biological sciences, psychology and social sciences.
See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website.
Read the programme admissions statement for important information on entry requirements, the application process and supporting documents required.
Go to admissions statementIf English is not your first language, you will need to reach the requirements outlined in our profile level B.
Further information about English language requirements and profile levels.
Fees and funding
- Home: part-time (two years)
- £7,000 per year
- Overseas: full-time
- £38,700 per year
Fees are subject to an annual review. For programmes that last longer than one year, please budget for up to an 8% increase in fees each year.
More about tuition fees, living costs and financial support.
Alumni discount
University of Bristol students and graduates can benefit from a 25% reduction in tuition fees for postgraduate study. Check your eligibility for an alumni discount.
Funding and scholarships
Some funding may be available through NHS employers or the clinical academies linked with the University of Bristol Medical School.
Further information on funding for prospective UK and international postgraduate students.
Career prospects
These qualifications will prepare you for roles in health professions education, supporting students in the health professions or those in training grades.
Many educators in the health professions have had a clinical career or continue to balance a clinical and academic/teaching career as clinical academics. Others are practitioners who use their qualification to enhance their personal practice as educators, or to take leading roles in education and training in postgraduate and undergraduate settings.
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