Explore our Medical Education taught course.

P-B9XD

MMedEd/PGDip/
PGCert

Part-time: 3-5 years (MMedEd); 2-4 years (PGDip); 1-3 years (PGCert)

2 October 2023

Warwick Medical School

University of Warwick

Designed for experienced clinical professionals (including health professionals and dentists) who have responsibility for education and training, the Medical Education programme covers the principles and methods of teaching and learning and their application to healthcare. The programme provides you with the skills needed to plan and deliver successful teaching and learning sessions.

Covering the key principles and methods of teaching and learning within healthcare environments, this course will provide you with the skills needed to plan and deliver successful teaching sessions.

Our flexible course structure allows you to study over a three-year period, starting with the PG Certificate, then progressing to the PG Diploma and finally completing the full MMedEd.

Each module is organised into intensive study blocks of two to five days at a time. You will be taught within a blended learning environment providing flexibility to your learning.

Class sizes will vary, however on average they comprise of 20-25 students.

Each module is assessed by a 4,000 word written assignment. The first two assignments include a reflective teaching portfolio. The Professional Project is assessed by 4,000 word project report and poster presentation.

Reading lists

Most departments have reading lists available through Warwick Library. If you would like to view reading lists for the current cohort of students you can visit our Warwick Library web pageLink opens in a new window.

Your timetable

Your personalised timetable will be complete when you are registered for all modules, listing your allocated lectures, seminars, and other small group classes. Your compulsory modules will be registered for you when you join us.

All candidates must have experience in teaching and be currently actively involved in teaching activities. Candidates will be educated to first degree level and normally be healthcare professionals.

Applicants for research degree modules should normally possess a first degree of at least upper second class honours standard or the equivalent and/or a Masters degree or its equivalent. The requirement for a first degree may be waived in the case of post-experience modules for candidates who can demonstrate sufficient relevant work experience.

• Band A
• With specific component scores of 6.5 in reading and writing.

There are no additional entry requirements for this course.

For the full MMedEd:

• Postgraduate Induction and Your Professional Development
• Essentials of Clinical Education
• Becoming an Effective Teacher
• Assessment in Clinical Education
• Evidence and Values in Clinical Education
• Research Methods in Clinical Education
• Professional Project or Dissertation

• Introduction to Leadership and Management in Health Care Contexts
• Learning Technologies in Healthcare Education

Read more about the core and optional modules on the Medical School's website.

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