MSc Clinical Education

at University of Exeter

There is an increasing need for clinical teachers to hold formal qualifications. Our Clinical Education programmes are suitable for qualified health professionals or intercalating students who want to develop and accredit teaching skills.
 

It is specifically created for those wishing to develop their roles as clinical educators and is suitable for those from a wide variety of academic and professional backgrounds including medical researchers, academic clinical fellows, nurses, allied healthcare, public health professionals, and doctors.
 

You will spend time learning the craft of teaching. If you are not currently involved in teaching, the course will provide ample opportunity to regularly practice teaching in a safe environment with feedback from fellow students.
 

The themes running through the programme are a comprehensive introduction to clinical education, coaching and mentoring, principles of assessment and practical delivery of teaching.
 

Programme Structure
 

Our MSc Clinical Education programme is available full time over 1 year or part time over 2 or 3 years, at National Qualification Framework (NQF) level 7.
 

The programme is also divided into units of study called ‘modules’ which are assigned a number of ‘credits’. The credit rating of a module is proportional to the total workload, with one credit being nominally equivalent to 10 hours of work, a 15 credit module being equivalent to 150 hours of work and a full Masters degree being equivalent to approximately 1,800 hours of work. Therefore, for applicants who are working full time (or close to full-time), we recommend applying to complete the Masters degree over 2 or 3 years rather than 1 year.

To gain a Masters qualification, you will need to complete 180 credits at level 7.

It is also possible to exit with a PGCert after completing 60 credits of taught modules or a PGDip after completing 120 credits of taught modules. The list of modules below shows which are compulsory.

It is also possible to take individual modules as a standalone activity, either with or without the need to complete assessments.

Face-to-face teaching is typically delivered over two days per module, with pre-reading, teaching practice, project work and assessments making up the remainder of learning activities
 

Modules

The modules we outline here provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this degree course based on recent academic teaching. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand.

• Teaching Practitioner a
• Education Essentials a
• Researching Clinical Education
• Introduction to Literature Reviews
• Assessing Learning
• Principles of Supervision, Mentoring and Coaching
• Principles of Curriculum Design and Evaluation
• Teaching in a Digital World
• Independent Research b

Normally a minimum 2.2 Honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline. A personal statement, detailing your reasons for seeking to undertake this subject, will be required. Relevant clinical or professional experience may be taken into consideration as evidence of equivalency.

International students are normally subject to visa regulations which prevent part-time study. It is recommended that international students apply for the level of the final award you intend to complete i.e. PGCert, PGDip or Masters, due to the associated cost and requirements for a Tier 4 student Visa.
 

English language requirements
 

• IELTS

  Overall score 6.5. No less than 6.0 in any section.
   

• TOEFL

  Overall score 90 with minimum scores of 21 for writing, 21 for listening, 22 for reading and 23 for speaking.

Fees are subject to an annual increment each academic year
 

UK fees per year: 

• MSc  £9,500 full-time, £4,750pa part-time

• PgDip  £3,200pa part-time

• PgCert  £3,200
   

Standalone module fees: UK: £900 per 15-credit module
 

International fees per year: 

• MSc  £23,000 full-time, £11,500pa part-time

• PgDip  £7,700pa part-time

• PgCert  £7,700 
   

Standalone module fees: International: £2,100 per 15-credit module

Many of our students are already in employment in the healthcare sector/clinical academics. This programme will enhance your opportunity to take on more demanding roles within medical schools or faculties of healthcare or in management roles within hospital trusts. The  full Masters programme enhances opportunities for clinical educational research, PhD programmes and leadership roles within higher education and healthcare sectors and some of our MSc Clinical Education students have published from their assignments and dissertations.