Clinical Education, PgDip
University of Aberdeen
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Gain a clinical education qualification and learn to deliver, organise and lead clinical training.Join us online for a flexible Clinical Education that fits around full-time work.Graduate with the knowledge and skills to develop, deliver, and research first-class clinical education in your own discipline.Tailor your learning with elective courses in teaching with simulation, teaching technology, clinical learning in primary care, and more.Enjoy one-to-one support for your professional ...Read more

Gain a clinical education qualification and learn to deliver, organise and lead clinical training.Join us online for a flexible Clinical Education that fits around full-time work.Graduate with the knowledge and skills to develop, deliver, and research first-class clinical education in your own discipline.Tailor your learning with elective courses in teaching with simulation, teaching technology, clinical learning in primary care, and more.Enjoy one-to-one support for your professional development goals and MSc research project.Mix 24/7 learning resources you can access anytime with live online teaching sessions, for a more social and active learning experience.Outstanding teaching and networkingYou’ll learn from senior academics, lecturers and NHS staff from a variety of clinical backgrounds. All are actively engaged in clinical education and pedagogic research.You’ll be studying alongside students working as clinical staff in medical, dental, and nursing education, as well as doctors, nurses, dentists, physician associates and other healthcare professionals.AssessmentsThis degree is assessed entirely online. We use several types of assessment, including:written assignmentsoral presentationsdevelopment of reflective portfolioscourse work.Our assessments help you gain transferable skills in clinical education. For example, presentation skills in the form of oral presentations and podcasts and writing a research report in the form of a scientific paper.Who can study online MSc Clinical Education?Our distance learning clinical education programme is for practising health professionals and academics anywhere in the world who want an academic qualification in clinical education.It’s ideal for those involved in the education of doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, dental practitioners, associated scientists (biomedical or social), clinical psychologists and occupational therapists.You can join online MSc Clinical Education whether you’re relatively new to clinical education or an experienced educator looking to advance your existing knowledge and skills.By the end of this degree, you’ll be able toApply critical knowledge and a conceptual base in the arena of clinical teaching and learning.Inspire a reflective approach to educational practice.Design, plan, teach and assess clinical education training.Carry out clinical educational research.Discuss and investigate theories of learning.Lead and manage more confidently in your clinical education work.Identify and apply the core values of educators, with a particular emphasis on clinical education.Meet and exceed the minimum requirements of the Academy of Medical Educators (Level 2).

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Applicants should have an honours level degree, usually in healthcare (eg, MBChB, nursing, or BDS), or an honours level degree in a healthcare-related area (eg, psychology). You should also be currently involved in teaching practice.

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University of Aberdeen
University of Aberdeen , Aberdeen

With over 530 years of history, the University of Aberdeen offers a meaningful postgraduate study experience which places an emphasis...

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King's College Aberdeen AB24 3FX United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Aberdeen  0.9 miles away

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