Medical Education UCL

Overview

It will prepare you for a diverse range of careers in medical education within the NHS, University and with partner organisations.

Key Facts

Medical education research is fundamental to improving medical and health professional’s practice and the wellbeing and retention of the NHS workforce. Research in this area spans the medical and healthcare professional education continuum, from undergraduate education to postgraduate training, and through to continuing professional development.

The Research Department of Medical Education at UCL Medical School has a significant and vigorous educational research profile, which draw on a range of qualitative and quantitative focusing on a range of methodologies.

The teaching is informed by our research, and our research is informed by our teaching. We are also dedicated to contributing to the wider education community by sharing our research findings and involving key stakeholders in our educational research.

This research degree involves conducting a single piece of research driven by your own interests, resulting in a 100,000-word thesis. You will be supported by academics and research staff from a variety of backgrounds, including education, psychology, health, and social sciences, as well as clinical specialties.

What this course will give you

This programme offers you the following benefits and opportunities:

• Support from an internationally renowned group of medical education researchers with vast experience in a range of qualitative and quantitative methodologies.
• High-level education and supervision to support your development as a medical education researcher.
• A research skills development programme delivered by the UCL Doctoral School.
• Access to a series of online research methods modules focusing on medical education.
• Supervision meetings in person and/or online.