Overview
Through a blend of theory and practice, with the Medical Education degree from the Royal College of Physicians you will:
- Apply educational and assessment theories to your own teaching
- Undertake research into an area of medical education that interests you
- Develop critical thinking and academic writing skills
- Design learner-centred teaching sessions with clear objectives
- Develop skills in appraising residents and peers
- Enhance your ability to lead and innovate in clinical education.
Key Features
Why choose this programme?
- RCP and UCL both have outstanding reputations for delivering world-class education programmes
- Boost your CV and facilitate career progression
- Study flexibly while continuing your clinical work
- Receive tailored 1-to-1 academic support
- Access the Library services at RCP and UCL
- Network with a diverse cohort of medical educators
- Exit with a Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma, or full MSc qualification.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Teaching and Learning in Medicine
- Assessment in Medical Education
- Educational Supervision and Clinical Teaching
- Advanced Teaching Skills
- Research Methods in Medical Education
- Course and Curriculum Design in Medical Education
- Advanced Clinical Education
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants for entry in Autumn 2025 should be qualified doctors with an active role in medical education and must have completed at least the first year of foundation training.
- Due to competition for places on the programme, it is important that your application includes details of your roles, responsibilities and interest in medical education.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents10366 GBP / year≈ 10366 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents5766 GBP / year≈ 5766 GBP / year
Living costs
London
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
RCP members and fellows are given the opportunity to apply for funding from RCP trust funds, with applications assessed on a twice-yearly basis.
Anyone interested in applying for funds from the RCP should first check the available awards, and apply directly if the project suits one of these opportunities. As per the Funding and Awards Management Committee terms of reference, funds granted are generally:
- a one-off payment
- paid over a maximum of two years
- unable to be reapplied for within three years
Applications should be directed to the five strategic themes of the RCP and toward academic research. The committee will not usually support salaries or degrees.
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