Master of Health Science Clinical Education

at National University of Ireland Galway

The courses are delivered mostly by distance learning, with some face-to-face workshops in Galway. The combination of distance learning and face-to-face workshops allows you to engage in learning at a time and place that suits your lifestyle. All programmes commence with a two-day introductory ‘Summer School’ in Galway in early September. Additional face-to-face sessions occur as follows:
 

•  PDip: eight days (two consecutive weekdays in September and six Saturdays between October and May).
•  Master’s: in addition to the Diploma days, ten days (two consecutive weekdays in each of Sept., Oct., Nov., Feb., and March).
   

Year 1 (60 Credits)
 

• Required MD130: Evidence Based Education
   

Semester 1 and Semester 2 | Credits: 5

This module is designed to build on knowledge and skills acquired during the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Teaching, with primary focus on accurate searching, robust appraisal, meaningful data synthesis and the construction of an effective literature review.
(Language of instruction: English)
 

• Required MD132: Educational Research

Semester 1 and Semester 2 | Credits: 15

The purpose of this module is to enhance your knowledge of research and to prepare you for the rather different challenges of educational research design. Given the nature of the module it requires participation in workshops and seminars at NUI Galway during semesters 1 and 2. We want to reinforce self-directed learning with a lot more interactive teaching and learning opportunities.
(Language of instruction: English)
 

• Required MD133: Clinical Teaching Research Dissertation

15 months long | Credits: 40

This module represents the capstone for the Masters in Clinical Education programme. It offers you the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills gained on this programme – and on the postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Education – to the design and execution of a worthy piece of educational research. As an experienced professional you identify a topic for research, or select one that aligns with the research interests of the NUIG School of Medicine, that has the potential to make a meaningful contribution to the health education literature and/or serve as a means of advancing educational policy and/or practice in your professional context. The programme team will support you in the production of a research report that offers potential for publication and/or offer opportunities for dissemination within your own professional field. The module aims to develop your capacity for undertaking independent educational research which will contribute to your continuing professional development and can ultimately enhance the quality of education within the clinical or wider health sector.
(Language of instruction: English)

Undergraduate and mature students can satisfy matriculation registration requirements for NUI Galway by achieving certain grades in the following examinations. 
 

Leaving certificate (for EU and non-EU)

You need a pass in at least six subjects in the Leaving Certificate in accordance with College requirements with:

• Minimum Grade H5 (Higher Level) in two subjects 

• Passes in the remaining four subjects at O6/ H7 
   

You should pick your subjects based on the requirements for entry to your desired course.
 

All subjects of the Leaving Certificate are accepted for matriculation registration purposes, with the exception of Gaeilge Bonnleibhéal (Irish Foundation Level), Mathematics (Ordinary Alternative/Foundation Level and; Home Economics (General), which is recognised only for St. Angela's College, Sligo.
 

GCE and GSCE
 

You need a pass in at least six subjects in accordance with College requirements with at least:

• GCE Advanced Level: Grade C in two recognised subjects and

• GCSE Level: Grade C in four recognised subjects.
   

You should pick your subjects based on the requirements for entry to your desired course.

English Language Requirement:

IELTS :- 6.5

TOEFL :- 88

Fees: EU
€5,500 p.a. 2022/23

Fees: Tuition
€5,360 p.a. 2022/23

Fees: Student levy
€140 p.a. 2022/23

Fees: Non EU
€16,120 p.a. 2022/22
 

1CED10 Clinical Education PG Cert.  EU fee €2,750 p.a. 2022/23.

Student levy €140 - payable by all students and is not covered by SUSI.

Career Opportunities
 

Educational benefits

This course will help you to design, implement and evaluate effective learning in your clinical discipline.  As part of the programme you will study:
 

• teaching small and large groups

• giving constructive feedback

• using questions appropriately 

• assessment design and implementation

• individual and group supervision techniques

• designing and managing effective continuing professional development 

• self-evaluation
   

The course is founded on a practical application of the essential psychological and sociological theories in education and is also suitable for those who teach in classroom or simulated settings.
 

Career opportunities

Our clinical education focus leads to major changes in how you will be able to facilitate the learning and development of your students in clinical settings. You will know more about how learners learn, how to create safe and effective learning environments, how to assess learners and how to support their professional development. These courses will help you create new pedagogical approaches and improve the clinical education experience for learners. The Masters Programme represents an opportunity to develop an area of specialist expertise, as well as answer research questions of importance to Irish healthcare education. Our unique 4,000-word 'ready-for-publication' thesis design increases the likelihood of publication in a peer-reviewed journal.