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MSc - Master of Science
University of Oxford
Part Time
OCT-25
2 years
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MSc - Master of Science
University of Oxford
Part Time
OCT-25
2 years
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About the course
This course is designed to help professionals improve their knowledge and application of the skills directly related to their roles as research-informed educators of Evidence-Based Health Care.
The MSc in Evidence-Based Health Care (Teaching and Education) will position you to integrate theory and research evidence, critical reflection and principles of design, assessment and evaluation in planning and delivering effective education in evidence-based medicine and health care. It can be taken part-time alongside work commitments, generally over two to four years.
This is a joint programme between the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences and the Department for Continuing Education. The programme is led by staff from the renowned Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine in Oxford.
This programme has teachers and contributors who are internationally recognised leaders in the field of evidence-based health care, research-led teaching and experts in medical education and research. The flexible structure of the course has been devised to suit people studying alongside professional commitments and to accommodate student choice.
The aims of the course are for you to:
Assessment
Assessment for each module will be based on a written assignment of not more than 4,000 words. The dissertation will be on a topic chosen in consultation with your supervisor and the course director and should not normally exceed 15,000 words.
Graduate destinations
It is anticipated that most part-time students commencing this programme are already in employment. The MSc offers health care professional educators opportunities to enhance their working lives by:
updating and improving their educational practice
facilitating effective and timely decision making in education
developing and applying research critically to improve teaching and learning for individuals, peers and organisations
disseminating and translating knowledge for improving educational practice
opening up new career opportunities.
As a minimum, applicants should hold or be predicted to achieve the equivalent of the following UK qualifications or their equivalent: a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in any subject. Successful completion of a professional training course or professional work experience in the health service or a health-related field may also be considered. For applicants with a degree from the USA, the minimum GPA normally sought is 3.6 out of 4.0.
Students living in
Domestic
£9,020 per year
Students from Domestic
Fee Per module: £2,570.
£9,020 per year
Students from EU
Fee Per module: £2,570.
£9,020 per year
Students from International
Fee Per module: £2,570.
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, University of London
Health Sciences University (formerly AECC University College)