Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education

A flexible programme for clinicians and healthcare educators who want to design excellent learning, assessment and supervision.

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Course overview

  • 2025
  • Part-time
  • Sep, 1 year
  • Postgraduate
  • Postgraduate Certificate
  • £3,528
  • £3,528
  • Online
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    Entry Requirements

    To join the Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education (PGCME), applicants must:

    • Hold a relevant degree (medicine, dentistry, or allied health profession). Applications from related healthcare fields will also be considered.
    • Provide a short personal statement outlining motivation, career aspirations, and intended application of the programme.

    Eligibility for the FHEA also requires:

    • At least six months’ experience of teaching, training, or supporting learning in healthcare education before starting the programme.
    • Be able to evidence at least 80 hours of planned teaching or learner support during the programme. These must involve direct student contact (e.g. teaching sessions, mentoring, small-group facilitation).

    If English is not your native or first language, you must evidence your ability to write Masters-Level academic assignments, regardless of your country of residence. This can be done by providing an IELTS certificate (Overall 7.0, with minimum 7 in reading and writing). You must ensure that your personal statement demonstrates your ability to produce an accurately-written explanation of your reasons for applying.