Clinical Education MSc, PGDip, PGCert
Provided by University of Leicester Medical School
About the course
Course description
Course description
Our course allows you to study the training and development of healthcare professionals, develop your practical skills and understand the evidence underpinning contemporary practice in clinical education.
As well as taught modules, you will complete a dissertation, allowing you to apply your new knowledge and skills in clinical education to a topic that really interests you.
The modules are based around three themes, covering the range of contemporary clinical education:
- Clinical Education in Practice
- Educational Leadership and Scholarship
- Educational Discovery
You will have the opportunity to study alongside qualified clinicians from different clinical backgrounds and career stages, and will study as part of a supportive, diverse multi-disciplinary group, supported by leading educational researchers and practitioners.
This postgraduate qualification can also be taken by students studying for an undergraduate medical degree as an intercalated MSc (iMSc).
We are reviewing and making improvements to this course. This includes offering an exciting range of additional module options in academic year 2023-4. All our current modules will remain available. More details about our new optional modules will be provided once these are finalised.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
Either a Bachelors degree (or equivalent qualification) in a clinical discipline, in which you are actively practicing, and in which you hold appropriate professional registration or licensing.
Or a Bachelors degree in another subject with evidence of recent experience and/or current involvement in clinical education.
Intercalating medical students: You will need to have completed year 3 or 4 of your medical course, and be in the 9th decile or above of your degree. External candidates require a permission to intercalate letter from their current medical school. More information about intercalated degrees .
Applications from registered healthcare professionals without an undergraduate degree but who can demonstrate relevant experience will be considered on their individual merits.
English Language Requirements
IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If your first language is not English, you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability . If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard.
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Fees and funding
UK Students
Starting in 2025
- MSc : £10,950
- PGDip : £7,300
- PGCert : £3,650
If you are resident outside the UK and the Republic of Ireland, you will need to pay a deposit of £3,000 to secure your place. This will be subtracted from your total tuition fee.
Find out more about scholarships and funding
Did you know you can apply for a Government Postgraduate Loan? Find out if you’re eligible.
International Students
Starting in 2025
- MSc : £21,400
- PGDip : £14,265
- PGCert : £7,135
You will need to pay a deposit of £3,000 to secure your place. This will be subtracted from your total tuition fee.
Find out more about scholarships and funding .
Careers and employability
Careers and employability
An educational qualification is either ‘essential’ or ‘desirable’ for most senior clinical roles: many of our graduates will move into senior clinical roles within the NHS, others will move into ‘teaching’ roles within universities or training institutions, or educational leadership roles. This course will prepare you for a higher degree (e.g. PhD, MD, MPhil) and will enhance your professional skill set and career options.
Our Careers and Employability Service is here to support you, with advice on interviews, CVs, work experience, volunteering and more. From Freshers’ Week to Graduation and beyond, they are here to help you reach your professional goals.
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| 01 Sep 2025 | Distance learning | Book now |