Health Professions Education (Online)

Entry requirements

An upper second-class honours degree or 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.

Applicants should demonstrate interest in clinical teaching through work experience, volunteering or research. Applicants must be able to access teaching opportunities within their current role.

For entry to the Postraduate Diploma award, applicants 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, applicants must have successfully completed both the Health Professionals Education (or TLHP) Postraduate Diploma and Postgraduate Certificate, or equivalent qualifications from another institution.

We will consider applicants whose grades are slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements, if they have at least one of the following:

• evidence of significant, relevant work experience;
• a relevant postgraduate qualification.

If this is the case, applicants should include their CV (curriculum vitae / résumé) when they apply, showing details of their relevant work experience and/or qualifications.

See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website.

Months of entry

September

Course content

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-centred approach to teaching and learning. Interactive small-group teaching and the flexible, friendly support received by learners are among the many strengths of the programmes, as well as the networking and contacts enjoyed by students in their future careers.

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 campus-based programme, studying full-time for one year or part-time for two years.

Information for international students

See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website.

Fees and funding

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.