Health Professions Education

Entry requirements

• A UK honours degree (normally at least 2:2) in a relevant subject area such as healthcare, health sciences, education or a related professional discipline or an equivalent qualification recognised by Edge Hill University

• Relevant professional experience within healthcare education settings

• Evidence of planned, current, or recent involvement in teaching, supervision, mentoring or educational support roles in practice

• The ability to study successfully at postgraduate level, evidenced through a personal statement, professional portfolio, and/or employer reference

• Where appropriate, professional registration with a relevant regulatory body or voluntary register (e.g. NMC, HCPC, GMC, GDC or equivalent). We do, however, recognise some roles do not require registration.

Months of entry

September

Course content

If you’re a graduate healthcare professional looking to develop your expertise in clinical education, our practice-focused PGCert Health Professions Education is for you.

This course is designed to strengthen your teaching skills and develop your professional practice, making it ideal for those who support learning in practice settings, including mentors, practice educators and clinical supervisors. It also provides a strong foundation if you’re looking to progress into a formal education role or a career in healthcare education.

The PGCert Health Professions Education offers you a transformative learning experience with a fresh approach. With support from an expert multidisciplinary teaching team, you’ll be encouraged to challenge traditional approaches within clinical practice and consider how you can use creativity and inclusivity can shape more innovative and progressive teaching and learning experiences.

Through supportive, inclusive teaching approaches and flexible, innovative assessment methods, you’ll be able to develop your knowledge in ways that work for you. You’ll also have the opportunity to build a portfolio of professional teaching experience to support your professional development.

Whether you’re looking to enhance your current role or take the next step towards a career in healthcare education, this course will give you the knowledge, confidence and practical insight to support learner development across a range of clinical and educational environments. You’ll build confidence as a clinical educator while developing a strong foundation in pedagogy, innovation and transformative clinical practice.