Gain a clinical education qualification and learn to deliver, organise and lead clinical training.
Join us online for a flexible Clinical Education that fits around full-time work.
Graduate with the knowledge and skills to develop, deliver, and research first-class clinical education in your own discipline.
Tailor your learning with elective courses in teaching with simulation, teaching technology, clinical learning in primary care, and more.
Enjoy one-to-one support for your professional development goals and MSc research project.
Mix 24/7 learning resources you can access anytime with live online teaching sessions, for a more social and active learning experience.
Assessments
This degree is assessed entirely online. We use several types of assessment, including:
Our assessments help you gain transferable skills in clinical education. For example, presentation skills in the form of oral presentations and podcasts; and writing a research report in the form of a scientific paper.
Outstanding teaching and networking
You’ll learn from senior academics, lecturers and NHS staff from a variety of clinical backgrounds. All are actively engaged in clinical education and pedagogic research.
You’ll be studying Â鶹Դ´ students working as clinical staff in medical, dental, and nursing education, as well as doctors, nurses, dentists, physician associates and other healthcare professionals.
Who can study online MSc Clinical Education?
Our distance learning clinical education programme is for practising health professionals and academics anywhere in the world who want an academic qualification in clinical education.
It’s ideal for those involved in the education of doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, dental practitioners, associated scientists (biomedical or social), clinical psychologists and occupational therapists.
Accredited PgCert in Clinical Education
Our postgraduate certificate in Clinical Education is accredited by the Academy of Medical Educators (AoME).
Complete our PgCert successfully and apply for full AoME membership without having to go through the full application and assessment process
By the end of this degree, you’ll be able to
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September 2025
University of Aberdeen
Directorate of External Relations,
King's College,
Aberdeen,
Aberdeen, City Of,
AB24 3FX, SCOTLAND, Scotland
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
The University of Aberdeen is ranked in the top 15 universities in the UK by the Guardian and Times and Sunday Times Good University Guides 2025.