Medical Education for Health Professionals - iheed MSc

Postgraduate Taught

Part-time

Course code

PGCert - B90Y;

PGDip - B90X;

MSc - B90R

Start date

27 September 2027

Study location

University of Warwick

Qualification

Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert)

Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip)

Master of Science (MSc)

Department

Warwick Medical School

Duration

6 months part-time (PGCert)
12 months part-time (PGDip)
24 months part-time (MSc)

Course overview

Teach the future of healthcare.

As healthcare becomes more complex, educators need access to the latest evidence, research and teaching expertise. Designed for healthcare professionals around the world, our flexible online programme helps you develop the skills to educate practitioners across a range of environments. Delivered in partnership with iheed and taught by internationally recognised experts, we combine medical insight with cutting-edge adult learning techniques to help you confidently guide the next generation of clinicians.

Modules

Develop the expertise to excel as a clinical or academic educator anywhere in the world.

Flexible study options: work towards a PGCert, PGDip or full MSc depending on your goals.
Teaching skills: learn to plan, deliver and assess effective education programmes.
Educational research: critically evaluate evidence and apply it to your learning practice.
Leadership development: prepare for advanced roles in medical education, research and professional training.

Note that information found by following the links to the module catalogue is subject to change for future years of study, as we evolve our courses in response to the latest developments in academia and industry.

Please visit the delivery partner, iheed's webpage for full module information:
https://www.iheed.org/find-your-programme/warwick-masters-medical-educationLink opens in a new window

Teaching and learning

Learn from globally recognised leaders in medical education.

Global perspective: designed for clinicians and healthcare educators working internationally.
World-class online teaching: delivered in partnership with iheed, the unrivalled experts in online health professions education.
Practical application: apply evidence-based teaching and assessment strategies directly to your professional practice.

Class sizes

The course recruits 3 cohorts per year.

We have ~150 students in each module on the PG Certificate (Modules 1-3).

Many students exit the course after completing the PG Certificate (as this allows them to apply for Associate Fellowship of Advance HE).

We have ~50 students in each module on the PG Diploma (Modules 4-6).

Students are allocated to groups of approximately 25 based on their preference for tutorial times.

Typical contact hours Assessment

Each of the core PG Certificate and PG Diploma modules has a combination of both formative and summative assessment. These include a portfolio of teaching practice including the creation of learning outcomes and materials and for the summative assessments, an evidence-based reflection on teaching activity and group and individual presentations.

For the MSc and the research module, assessment will comprise a research protocol, oral presentation, poster presentation and a journal article.

Entry requirements

Minimum requirements English language requirements International qualifications Academic references Additional requirements

Fees and scholarships

Tuition fees are payable for each year of your course at the start of the academic year, or at the start of your course, if later. Academic fees cover the cost of tuition, examinations and assessment and some student amenities.

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About the department

iheed

6th

Most targeted university in the UK by the UK's top 100 graduate employers

(High Fliers, 2024)

92%

Of our research has been assessed to be 'world leading' or 'internationally excellent' in the Research Excellence Framework

(REF 2021Link opens in a new window)

iheed is a medical education technology organisation built by doctors and healthcare professionals for doctors and healthcare professionals.

iheed’s mission is to see better healthcare outcomes achieved globally by working in partnership with leading medical universities, postgraduate training bodies, and other global healthcare leaders.

iheed has a strong social mission to make the best postgraduate medical education accessible through the power of modern learning methodologies and digital technologies.

The courses run with the University of Warwick are managed entirely by iheed but are accredited by the University.

Our courses

Our Graduate Entry Undergraduate course

Medicine (MBChB - Graduate Entry Undergraduate Course)

Our Postgraduate Taught courses

Our Postgraduate Online courses delivered by iheed

Our Postgraduate Research courses

Careers

iheed’s courses are developed to give you the accredited qualification you need, and the specialist skills you require, to enhance your career and provide exceptional care to your patients.

Why Warwick

Your university experience is defined by far more than your course or the career path you follow. At Warwick, it’s where you discover who you could become.

Warwick Rankings

68th

Warwick is ranked 68th in the world and top 10 in all major UK league tables

(QS World University Rankings 2027Link opens in a new window, see our Reputation page for details)

4th

in the UK by the UK's top 100 graduate employers

(The Graduate Market in 2026, High Fliers Research Ltd.Link opens in a new window)

92%

Of our research has been assessed to be 'world leading' or 'internationally excellent' in the Research Excellence Framework

(REF 2021Link opens in a new window)

GOLD

standard teaching; the highest possible rating across all three categories (student experience, student outcomes, and overall)

(Teaching Excellence Framework 2023Link opens in a new window)

6th

Coventry is ranked as the 6th Best Student City in the UK, and 43rd in the world.

(QS Best Student Cities 2025Link opens in a new window)

Alumni

Our alumni community still call Warwick home. From a few hundred in 1965 to more than 310,000 alumni, and it's ever-growing.

As Warwick graduates, our students have access to employability support for two years after graduation, including access to careers appointments, job vacancies and professional networks.

Learn more about our Alumni community

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