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Clinical Education, PgCert

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What will I learn?

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:

  • written assignments
  • oral presentations
  • development of reflective portfolios
  • course work.

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鈥檒l 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鈥檒l be studying 麻豆原创 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鈥檚 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鈥檒l be able to

  • Apply critical knowledge and a conceptual base in the arena of clinical teaching and learning.
  • Inspire a reflective approach to educational practice.
  • Design, plan, teach and assess clinical education training.
  • Carry out clinical educational research.
  • Discuss and investigate theories of learning.
  • Lead and manage more confidently in your clinical education work.
  • Identify and apply the core values of educators, with a particular emphasis on clinical education.
  • Meet and exceed the minimum requirements of the Academy of Medical Educators (Level 2).

Which department am I in?

School of Medical Sciences

Study options

Online/Distance with attendance (8 months)

Tuition fees
拢3,860.00 (US$ 4,985) per year
拢3,860. This indicative cost is based on 30 credits of study per term, starting in January 2024.

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

September 2025

Venue

University of Aberdeen

Directorate of External Relations,

King's College,

Aberdeen,

Aberdeen, City Of,

AB24 3FX, SCOTLAND, Scotland

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants will usually possess an honours level degree, usually in a healthcare (e.g. MBChB, nursing or BDS) or healthcare related area (e.g. psychology) and currently be involved in teaching practice to be eligible. Students should have IELTS Academic: OVERALL - 6.5 with: Listening - 5.5; Reading - 5.5; Speaking - 5.5; Writing - 6.0. TOEFL iBT: OVERALL - 90 with: Listening - 17; Reading - 18; Speaking - 20; Writing - 21.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University of Aberdeen

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.

  • Excellent graduate outcomes and employment prospects
  • Fifth oldest university in the UK
  • Study abroad opportunities
  • Olympic-standard Aberdeen Sports Village and Aquatic Centre