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University of Birmingham: Education for Health Professionals
| Institution | University of Birmingham View institution profile |
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| Department | School of Education |
| Web | https://www.birmingham.ac.uk |
| pg@contacts.bham.ac.uk | |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
This suite of three year-long part-time programmes is for all health professionals involved in the education and training of undergraduates and postgraduates.
The PGCert allows you to develop your knowledge of theory and practice in teaching and learning, assessment and curriculum design. The PGDip and MEd focus on your skills as a researcher in education.
What makes this course different? In our course, you'll delve into theory and its practical applications in your educational setting.
We offer two one-year part-time PGCert courses, each tailored slightly differently: - Multi-professional Course: Designed for doctors, dentists, nurses, pharmacists, physiotherapists, midwives and other health professionals.
- Clinical Teaching Fellows Course: Designed for clinicians currently working as clinical teaching fellows who deliver teaching to University of Birmingham undergraduate students in local NHS trusts.
On both courses: - Modules are taught by clinicians and educational experts.
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Learn collaboratively through group activities and discussions during teaching days at our Edgbaston campus.
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Oportunity to present your education projects and research at the annual ‘Birmingham Conference’.
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Gain professional recognition as a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA).
Our programme is structured around the UK Professional Standards Framework and has been accredited by the Higher Education Academy since 2009.
MEd
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You need a first degree or equivalent professional qualification and proficient English. One satisfactory academic reference is required for all applicants except Education Fellows applying for the PGCert partnership route for education fellows who do not need to provide a reference. Those who apply are normally employed in the health service or otherwise involved with the training of health professionals. |
| Location | Edgbaston Campus Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TU |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry onto the Masters requires completion of the PGDip in Health Education for Professionals or equivalent. |
| Location | Edgbaston Campus Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TU |
Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | You need a first degree or equivalent professional qualification and proficient English. One satisfactory academic reference is required for all applicants except Education Fellows applying for the PGCert partnership route for education fellows who do not need to provide a reference. Those who apply are normally employed in the health service or otherwise involved with the training of health professionals. |
| Location | Edgbaston Campus Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TU |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry onto the Masters requires completion of the PGDip in Health Education for Professionals or equivalent. |
| Location | Edgbaston Campus Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TU |
Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You need a first degree or equivalent professional qualification and proficient English. One satisfactory academic reference is required for all applicants except Education Fellows applying for the PGCert partnership route for education fellows who do not need to provide a reference. Those who apply are normally employed in the health service or otherwise involved with the training of health professionals. |
| Location | Edgbaston Campus Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TU |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry onto the Masters requires completion of the PGDip in Health Education for Professionals or equivalent. |
| Location | Edgbaston Campus Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TU |
Birmingham offers over 600 taught postgraduate programmes to help students widen their skills base, further their knowledge and boost their career prospects. Its wealth of research opportunities involve the completion of original academic research, or a piece of scholarship, which students will conduct under expert supervision from a Birmingham academic.
The value of the postgraduate study is both inherent and transferable, helping students to develop as a person, boost their professional prospects or even change direction in their career.
Beyond the transferable skills that students will take into the workplace, a postgraduate qualification from Birmingham will give …
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