Health Professions Education

Entry requirements

• A first or second-class Level 8 honours degree (NFQ or recognised equivalent) or equivalent prior learning that is recognised by the University as meeting this requirement in a subject related to the health professions, education or management.
• Evidence of a minimum of 2 years of professional experience in the health professions, education or management.
• The applicant must meet the University’s Minimum English Language Requirements for Taught Post Graduate Programmes.

In addition to the above, applicants must submit the following:

• A Personal Statement (250-500 words) outlining why they wish to undertake the programme
• Two academic/professional references dated within 6 months of the application.

In the case where demand exceeds the number of available places, the Personal Statement and References will be used to select applicants for this programme. The University reserves the right to interview an applicant to determine their suitability to undertake the programme of study.

Months of entry

September

Course content

The School of Medicine with the support of colleagues in the Schools of Allied Health, Education and Department of Nursing & Midwifery have developed a Masters in Health Professions Education which is designed to meet the educator training needs of busy health professionals both locally and internationally. The programme will be offered in two formats to meet the needs of busy healthcare professionals.

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Accredited by the Academy of Medical Educators (AoME) at Accreditation Plus Level, this transformative MSc programme is tailored for busy health professionals aspiring to lead and innovate in education. With flexible learning formats and a global perspective, the MSc in Health Professions Education (HPE) equips students to inspire future generations and drive impactful change in healthcare systems worldwide.

The programme is offered in two formats to meet the needs of busy healthcare professionals:

· Blended Learning - course code MSHPEDTPA (face-to-face and online/distance) - for students who favour the social and collaborative nature of face-to-face learning.

· Online/Distance Learning - course code MSHPEDTDA – for those individuals who, for whatever reason, cannot present physically on campus.

Why Choose Our MSc in Health Professions Education?

• Accreditation: Gain an accelerated pathway to AoME membership and fellowship, demonstrating excellence in medical education. Members of the AoME may use the post-nominal letters MAcadMEd to demonstrate that they have been judged to meet the Academy’s Professional Standards for Medical Educators at an appropriate level.
• Flexible Learning Options: Choose between blended learning (face-to-face and online) or fully online/distance learning formats.
• Research-Led, Practice-Based Curriculum: Engage with cutting-edge research and apply it to real-world educational challenges.
• Interprofessional and Collaborative Learning: Share knowledge across healthcare professions in a stimulating, multi-professional environment.
• Innovative Teaching: Experience diverse learning formats and authentic situations that connect theory with application. With regular feedback and tutor interaction

Information for international students

• Postgraduate Entry Requirements for International Students
• English Language Requirements

Visa Information for non-EEA nationals:

Non-EEA nationals who wish to come to study in Ireland for longer than 90 days must be enrolled in a full-time day time course or programme on the Interim List of Eligible Programmes (ILEP)

Courses that are delivered fully online may also be offered to non-EEA nationals, however students should be advised that they will not be eligible to come to Ireland to study the programme and will have to study it from their home country remotely.

Email ULGlobal@ul.ie for further information.