Medical students who wish to study for an intercalated master’s degree in clinical education recognize that when they qualify as clinicians they will be involved in teaching and supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students. There is a need for greater professionalism and accountability as clinical teachers and this course is designed to meet this need by providing a sound theoretical and practical basis for good teaching practice.
Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Education is becoming a national standard for health professionals involved in teaching and is expected of new clinical teachers in the Keele University School of Medicine.
Compulsory modules(PG Cert)
- Introduction to Clinical Education (15 credits)
- Teaching Methods and Theories of Learning (15 credits)
- Assessment in Clinical Education (15 credits)
- Educational Supervision and Feedback (15 credits
Optional Modules (PGCert with PGDip)
Select four from the following 15 credit modules:
- Developing Professional Skills and Attitudes
- Introduction to Research in Clinical Education
- Independent Study Module
- Media Design
- Curriculum Design and Session Planning
- Simulation in Clinical Education
- Advanced Assessment module
MSc Project-60 Credits
This may be research or ‘desk-based. The School has a number of defined projects or you can write your own research proposal.
Employability
On completion of the PG Certificate, you will be able to teach in a range of medical settings, with a broad range of expertise and sector-specific knowledge attained.
Students may choose to extend their skills and depth of knowledge by progressing to a diploma or master’s, which will provide you with the ability to communicate and analyze proposed research, and provide professional judgment at a higher level for critical evaluation and assessment to enable you to progress in your career in clinical education across the healthcare sector
