Education for Health Professionals - MEd/PGDip/PGCert
University of Birmingham
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MEd - Master of Education

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MEd - Master of Education

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This suite of three year-long part-time programmes is for all health professionals involved in the education and training of undergraduates and postgraduates.Each year is self-contained and a qualification is obtained after each year: Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PG Cert) in year one, Postgraduate Diploma (PG Dip) in year two; and, Masters (MEd) in year three.This part-time programme is designed for health professionals involved in teaching at all levels, the PGCert allows you to ...Read more

This suite of three year-long part-time programmes is for all health professionals involved in the education and training of undergraduates and postgraduates.

Each year is self-contained and a qualification is obtained after each year: Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PG Cert) in year one, Postgraduate Diploma (PG Dip) in year two; and, Masters (MEd) in year three.

This part-time programme is designed for health professionals involved in teaching at all levels, the PGCert allows you to develop your knowledge of theory and practice in teaching and learning. The PGDip and MEd focus on your skills as a researcher in education.

Employability

Students are usually already employed in the NHS or other health organisations such as universities and the military. The PG Certificate is HEA accredited, so on successful completion of the course, students are able to apply for professional recognition as Fellows of the Higher Education Academy subject to fulfilling some additional HEA requirements that are explained in the programme handbook. Currently the HEA are charging for this widely recognised teaching qualification: see http://www.heacademy.ac.uk/professional-recognition. The Diploma and Masters are research-based so suitable for those who would like to develop an academic component to their work.

Students can also exit with PGDip and PGCert awards.

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20th
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13th
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Entry requirements

Students need a first degree or equivalent professional qualification and proficient English. One satisfactory academic reference is required for all applicants except Education Fellows applying for 168A who do not need to provide a reference. Those who apply are normally employed in the health service or otherwise involved with the training of health professionals. To undertake the Diploma, satisfactory completion of the Certificate or an equivalent course is required. Similarly, entry onto the Masters requires completion of the Diploma or equivalent.

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£4,590 per year

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Students from Domestic

This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

Code 6475 PGCert £4,590 (Multi-professional); Code 168A PGCert £4,590 (Education Fellows only); Code 8010 PGDip £4,590

£9,780 per year

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Students from EU

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

Code 6475 PGCert £4,590 (Multi-professional); Code 168A PGCert £4,590 (Education Fellows only); Code 8010 PGDip £4,590

£9,780 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

Code 6475 PGCert £4,590 (Multi-professional); Code 168A PGCert £4,590 (Education Fellows only); Code 8010 PGDip £4,590

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