Master of Clinical Education MClinEd

at University of Auckland

Programme structure

Students can choose between a taught (120 and 240 points) or research (120 and 240 point) masters.

Taught masters (120 points)

• Enter from a postgraduate qualification
• Advanced taught courses in clinical skills teaching, curriculum and course design, supervision and research methods in health listed in the Master of Clinical Education Schedule (60 points)
• Completion of a dissertation (60 points)
• One year full-time or up to two consecutive years part-time

Taught masters (240 points)

• Enter from an undergraduate degree
• Advanced taught courses listed in the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Education Schedule (120 points)
• Approved advanced level courses covering topics in clinical education (60 points)
• Completion of a dissertation (60 points)
• Two consecutive years full-time or up to four years part-time

Research masters (120 points)

• Enter from a postgraduate qualification
• Choose between a thesis (120 points) or a research portfolio (120 points)
• One consecutive year full-time or up to two consecutive years part-time

Research masters (240 points)

• Enter from an undergraduate degree
• Choose from a thesis (120 points) or a research portfolio (120 points)
• Advanced level courses outlined in the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Education Schedule (120 points)
• Two consecutive years full-time or up to four years part-time

Programme requirements

Study option
Taught
120 points
Grade required
GPE
Grade Point Equivalent
5.0
 
One year of postgraduate study

Study option
Taught
240 points
Grade required
GPE
Grade Point Equivalent
5.0
 
An undergraduate degree

Study option
Research
120 points
Grade required
GPE
Grade Point Equivalent
5.0
 
One year of postgraduate study

Study option
Research
240 points
Grade required
GPE
Grade Point Equivalent
5.0
 
An undergraduate degree

Qualification
IELTS Academic
International English Language Testing System
Score required
6.5
 

Further programme requirements
 

You must have completed one year of postgraduate study in clinical education at a recognised university (or similar institution), following an undergraduate degree. You will need a GPE of 5.0 or higher.

You also need to be currently engaged in clinical teaching or curriculum development in a health-related discipline.

2022 fees

Domestic students
NZ$8,947.20 – $9,728.40

International students
NZ$46,525

Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Amounts shown are indicative only. In addition to the tuition fees, there is a Student Services Fee of $8.16 per point, estimated at $979.20 for full-time study (120 points). Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses.

*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.

Where could this programme take you?

Graduates may seek employment as educators in their clinical discipline in a healthcare organisation or at university. We advise that the University of Auckland is not involved in the employment of graduates and can make no guarantee of post-qualification registration or employment in New Zealand or any other country.

Jobs related to this programme

• Clinical educator
• Education researcher