Medical Education Learna - Diploma MSc

Overview

Across three carefully structured modules (60 credits), you'll examine the principles of effective medical education, exploring how people learn, how educational programmes are designed, and how learners can be assessed and supported within healthcare settings. Throughout the programme, you'll apply educational theory to your own professional context, encouraging reflection and continuous development as an educator.

What will you study on this Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education?

The Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education comprises three modules (60 credits), introducing the core principles that underpin effective teaching and learning within healthcare. Together, these modules provide a structured understanding of educational practice, enabling you to examine how learning is planned, delivered, assessed, and evaluated.

Throughout the programme, you'll explore educational theory, learner engagement, assessment methods, constructive feedback, and evaluation strategies while considering how these principles apply within your own professional setting. By connecting academic study with your educational responsibilities, you'll develop a deeper understanding of contemporary medical education and its role within healthcare.

During the programme, you'll study:

• Practice of Medical Education – examine educational theory, teaching approaches, curriculum planning, and learning within healthcare.
• Assessment – develop an understanding of assessment methods, feedback, and the principles of fair and effective learner assessment.
• Evaluation – explore approaches to evaluating educational activity, measuring outcomes, and supporting continuous improvement within medical education.