Medical Education

Entry requirements

The PGCert course is open to all healthcare professionals and those working in non-clinical roles who contribute (or wish to increase their contribution) to the education of healthcare students and postgraduate learners. A first degree is not essential but evidence of ability to study at Masters level and a current teaching commitment are desirable.

OR

For intercalating MSc medical students, successful completion of at least three years’ basic medical science at a UK medical school (having gained at least 360 credits) with a guaranteed place to continue medical studies on completion of the MSc.

The course forms one of two validated routes for entry to the PGDip or MSc in Clinical Education (will become MA Health Professions Education from 2027/28, subject to validation), the other being via the PGCert in Simulation in Clinical Practice.

This course is open to UK applicants only (and EU applicants who are appointed to a post within HEESE).

The deadline for applications is the end of July preceding the September commencement of the course.

Months of entry

September

Course content

This course aims to enthuse and inspire educators across all health professions. Through guided critical reflection on practice, the course will enable students to teach and supervise learners in the health professions in line with their moral and professional values.

The course aims to enable students to design, change, assess and evaluate curricula and courses of study. The course aims that students will be confident applying education theory and qualitative research to improve education in healthcare settings.

The course has been designed using participatory curriculum design methods, with constructive alignment between content, teaching and assessment at its core. We strongly believe in faculty development as a way to foster authentic, expert pedagogy. We have focused on student experience and connections with faculty and peers, meaning our students feel that they belong at BSMS.

The course allows professional accreditation with Advance HE (at associate fellowship level in the first instance).

Fees and funding

Please refer to our website.