PGCert Medical and Health Education

"The course is aimed at anyone with an interest in teaching and learning, whether looking to transform their own teaching practice or consolidate and share what they already know." – Dianne Burns, Course Director PGCert Medical and Health Education

This course is suitable for all experienced clinicians and health care scientists, including medical doctors, dentists, nurses and all other allied health professionals involved in teaching, learning or assessment in the workplace, whether formal or informal. Non-standard applicants who have significant relevant professional experience may be considered on an individual basis by the Course Director.

What you will learn

• Apply evidence and theoretical principles to your individual teaching practice.
• Work with peers across disciplines to compare experiences and evaluate how different approaches can enhance learning.
• Reflect on your practice, and what is needed to effectively contribute to teaching and learning in various settings.
• Consider the influence of meaningful assessment on learning.

Where and when you will study

Our flexible Postgraduate Certificate is delivered exclusively online to enhance your practice and broaden your professional expertise while you work.

Through extensive online materials, as well as opportunities for peer discussion and tutorials from our world-class experts, we’ll support you to deliver transformative and future-focused teaching and learning in your discipline.

How it will benefit your career

• Develop the professional confidence and the recognition to effectively facilitate teaching and learning within a variety of settings.
• Studying alongside peers from varied backgrounds, widening your knowledge and building a multidisciplinary community of practice.
• Broaden your role and apply your educational know-how in the workplace through this recognised postgraduate qualification that reflects core teaching competencies set out by relevant professional bodies.