MClinEd Clinical Education at University of Plymouth

Course Details

Do you have a teaching or training aspect to your role, or actively support learning in other ways? Are you interested in building your knowledge and skills in education? This masters programme will support your professional development, and kick start your journey as a clinical educator.

Supported by a blended learning approach including face-to-face sessions and interactive materials, you’ll be equipped with the skills to plan and conduct your dissertation, and be primed to confidently transfer your knowledge into your current or future professional role.

In this programme, you’ll advance your knowledge and experience of teaching, learning and assessment, as well as develop an understanding of evidence-based approaches in clinical education. Throughout the programme, which incorporates four modules and a dissertation, you will collaborate with colleagues from a wide range of healthcare professions.

Your dissertation will showcase your ability to design, conduct and write up a project on a topic associated with the masters programme. You’ll demonstrate self-direction, originality and an ability to act independently in the planning and implementation of project skills at an advanced professional level. You’ll have to successfully accumulate a minimum of 180 credits to be awarded a masters degree.

Key features

• Your MSc will be completed over the course of one year.
• Develop your understanding of clinical education and enhance your skills as a teacher.
• Accredited by the Academy of Medical Educators (AoME).
• Equip yourself with the skills to plan and conduct a full masters dissertation.
• Benefit from a collaborative learning environment with face-to-face study days, blended learning materials and one-to-one tutorial support.
• Established and popular programme for intercalating medical and dental students.
• Limited places available – you may be interviewed as part of the applications process. 

• Part time version of this programme also available. You can choose either a face-to-face or online learning pathway.