
Overview
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.
Careers
Students are usually already employed in the NHS or other health organisations such as universities and the military. The Education for Health Professionals programme from University of Birmingham 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 is 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.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Teaching and Learning for Health Professionals
- Assessment for Health Professionals
- Developing and Sustaining a Curriculum for Health Professionals
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Visit official programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Part-time
- 36 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
- Apply before , National
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Disciplines
Public Health Health Sciences Health Education View 24 other Masters in Health Education in United KingdomExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
You 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. Please contact us if you think you may have equivalent qualifications.
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Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
4290 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4290 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
4290 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4290 GBP per year during 36 months.
Home/International
- PGCert £4,290 (Multi-professional)
- PGCert £4,290 (Education Fellows only)
- PGDip £4,290
- MEd £4,290
Living costs for Birmingham
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.