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Evidence and Values in Clinical Education

Overview

This module aims to equip you with a critical understanding of the complex interrelationships between evidence and values, which underpin the practice and development of clinical education. With this module, the emphasis of the MMedEd course shifts from preparation for effective professional practice to development of a deeper critical and analytical understanding of some of the scientific research, philosophical, and theoretical issues relating to evidence and values in clinical education today.

Aims

The Evidence and Values module aims to provide students with a sound basis in preparation for undertaking research for a Professional Project or a dissertation.

Assessment

4,000 word essay.

Prerequisites

Before taking this module, you should have successfully completed the requirements of the Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education.


Module dates 2025/26

09/02/2026 -27/02/2026

Taught days on campus:

09/02/2026,10/02/2026 and 25/02/2026

Taught days online:

26/2/2026 and 27/02/2026

Key Facts


Contact: Anna Scott

Module Leads: Dr Deborah Biggerstaff i

Module Code: MD967

CATS: 20


Duration:

09/02/2026 - 27/02/2026


Required dates:

Five taught days: Three days on campus and two days online

09/02/2026 Onsite

10/02/2026 Onsite

25/02/2026 Onsite

26/02/2026 Online synchronous via Teams

27/02/2026 Online synchronous via Teams


How to apply

Funding Opportunities

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Study options

  • MSc route: Available as a core module on the Master's in Medical Education(MMedEd) programme
  • Not sure an MSc is for you? Take this module as a Postgraduate Award. Contact usfor more information