Clinical Education

Entry requirements

This course is aimed at Interprofessional health and social care professionals, including doctors, nurses, midwives, dentists and allied health and social care professionals, as well as intercalating medical students.

You should normally possess a relevant first degree in health/social sciences, 2:2 or above.

It is essential that you undertake 100 hours of higher education teaching and learning practice involving learners who are studying at undergraduate or postgraduate level across 1 year. This teaching and learning practice can be performed within formal academic or clinical settings but must involve facilitation of learning for students who are studying on higher education programmes and can be interprofessional.

We offer a medical student intercalation programme for this course for 3rd & 4th year medical students from KMMS or other medical schools. Please see the requirements specifically for intercalation at Intercalation for Medical Students for MSc Clinical Education

Months of entry

September

Course content

Shape the future of healthcare education through evidence-based, innovative teaching with an MSc Clinical Education, delivered by Kent and Medway Medical School and accredited by Canterbury Christ Church University.

Designed for doctors, nurses, midwives, dentists, and allied health professionals, this flexible programme will equip you with the specialist knowledge, practical teaching skills, and leadership abilities to excel in clinical and professional education.

What you’ll learn

• Develop expertise in teaching, assessment, and supervision in clinical and professional settings.
• Apply educational theories and learning technologies to improve healthcare training and outcomes.
• Enhance leadership and curriculum design skills to influence clinical education practice.
• Engage in self-reflection and critical analysis to strengthen your professional identity as an educator.
• Gain professional recognition with eligibility for HEA Fellowship and AoME Membership.

Blending online and face-to-face learning, the course is tailored to fit around your work and personal commitments. You’ll explore key areas such as curriculum design, assessment strategies, educational leadership, and the use of technology in learning, all grounded in evidence-based teaching practice.

With a focus on self-reflection and person-centred learning, you’ll build the confidence to guide, mentor, and inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Taught by expert educators and clinicians in our state-of-the-art Verena Holmes building, you’ll benefit from industry-standard facilities, including advanced simulation suites and the Anatomy Learning Centre.

Graduates of the PGCert stage are eligible to apply for Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) and Membership of the Academy of Medical Educators (AoME), enhancing both professional recognition and career progression.

Delivered by KMMS

• This course is delivered by Kent and Medway Medical School and accredited by both Canterbury Christ Church University and the Academy of Medical Educators (AoME).

Module information

Completing the three core modules leads to a Post Graduate Certificate in Clinical Education. You can then progress onto the Post Graduate Diploma by studying the other non core modules. You will also need to complete the Dissertation and Researching Clinical Education to complete the MSc.

Your future career

Pursuing an MSc, PgDip, or PgCert in Clinical Education can significantly enhance your career by equipping you with advanced skills and knowledge in teaching, mentoring, and training within clinical and healthcare settings.

You will learn best practices in educational theory, curriculum design, assessment strategies, and technology-enhanced learning tailored to clinical settings. You will also develop skills to mentor and support healthcare trainees, fostering the next generation of clinical professionals. Having a clinical education qualification will allow you to consider roles beyond clinical practice, such as academic appointments, research in medical education, or involvement in educational policy-making.

Whether a PgCert, PgDip, or MSc, the course can prepare you for clinical education and leadership roles in education. Positions that combine clinical expertise with educational leadership. The course will allow you to engage with peers, faculty, and professionals from diverse backgrounds, fostering collaboration and exposing you to new ideas and practices. Furthermore this will enable you opportunities to present at conferences or publish in educational journals.

By equipping you with a blend of practical skills, theoretical knowledge, and research capabilities, these courses prepare you to make meaningful contributions to healthcare education and position you as an educator and leader in this essential domain.

Industry links

This program will benefit from partnerships with local health institutions, including NHS Trusts and primary care networks in Kent and Medway, who will serve as placement and research sites for students. Additionally, we will seek collaboration with professional bodies such as the Academy of Medical Educators and the Higher Education Academy to ensure the program aligns with national accreditation standards.

Visit the Clinical Education - MSc page on the Canterbury Christ Church University website for more details!

Fees and funding

See webpage for more information about fees and funding.