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University of Cambridge: Medical Education
| Institution | University of Cambridge |
|---|---|
| Department | Professional and Continuing Education |
| Web | https://www.cam.ac.uk |
| Study type | Taught |
MSt
Summary
The MSt in Medical Education is part of University of Cambridge Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) award-bearing suite of postgraduate awards in Medical Education for educators, educational leaders and researchers. The MSt builds on and provides progression from the very successful PG Certificate and PG Diploma courses in Medical Education.
Increasingly, doctors, dentists and other healthcare professionals are seeking flexible career pathways that allow them to develop a portfolio of work in areas of specialty or interest– education being one of these. The part-time MSt in Medical Education has an emphasis on educational development and research activity, providing opportunities for participants to put their educational knowledge to use in their own context(s) of practice.
The programme is only open to those who have successfully completed the University of Cambridge Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Education.
The course is delivered through blended learning methods using a combination of face-to-face sessions requiring attendance in Cambridge, synchronous online teaching sessions, self-directed learning and supported through a virtual learning environment [VLE].
This course is for Medical professionals who are seeking career pathways that allow them to develop a portfolio of work in areas of speciality or interest. In addition, applicants will be medical, dental or healthcare professionals who are engaged in education and training activities commensurate with their level of experience and as is relevant to their professional roles and responsibilities. The MSt is suitable for ‘early career’ educators as well as those with more experience.
The programme aims to develop individuals who are able to recognise and respond to opportunities to develop their own and others’ educational practice through the considered design and implementation of a small-scale educational research or development project.
This will include:
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exploration of project design principles, including methodological choices
-
familiarisation with a range of educational research, development and evaluation methods
-
purposeful and in-depth engagement with their chosen project design methodology and linked methods
-
purposeful engagement with approaches to data selection, data generation and data analysis methods (linked to their chosen design)
-
rehearsing different ways of communicating complex ideas in written/verbal/graphic form for different audiences (eg academic audience, professional audience, members of the public etc)
By the end of the MSt in Medical Education, students should be able to demonstrate:
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a capacity to purposefully design, implement and critically appraise an educational project that has the potential to inform or change practice
-
an ability to position their project in relevant policy/practice contexts and to provide a coherent account of the conceptual and methodological choices they have made in design and implementation
-
the ability to communicate complex and novel ideas in accessible ways, for a range of audiences and purposes
-
awareness of personal responsibility and professional codes of conduct throughout all stages of the project, working in transparent and ethical ways.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | The programme is only open to those who have successfully completed the Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Education at PACE. This means they are medical, dental or healthcare professionals who are engaged in education and training activities commensurate with their level of experience and as is relevant to their professional roles and responsibilities. It is suitable for ‘early career’ educators as well as those with more experience. Typically, we expect a good UK undergraduate degree, such as a 2.1, or international equivalent. If your degree is not from the UK, check international qualifications on the University’s postgraduate site to find the equivalent in your country. |
| Location | Cambridge University The Old Schools Trinity Lane Cambridge CB2 1TN |
Fees
| England | 5406 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 5406 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 5406 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 5406 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 10812 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
The MSt in Medical Education is part of University of Cambridge Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) award-bearing suite of postgraduate awards in Medical Education for educators, educational leaders and researchers. The MSt builds on and provides progression from the very successful PG Certificate and PG Diploma courses in Medical Education.
Increasingly, doctors, dentists and other healthcare professionals are seeking flexible career pathways that allow them to develop a portfolio of work in areas of specialty or interest– education being one of these. The part-time MSt in Medical Education has an emphasis on educational development and research activity, providing opportunities for participants to put their educational knowledge to use in their own context(s) of practice.
The programme is only open to those who have successfully completed the University of Cambridge Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Education.
The course is delivered through blended learning methods using a combination of face-to-face sessions requiring attendance in Cambridge, synchronous online teaching sessions, self-directed learning and supported through a virtual learning environment [VLE].
This course is for Medical professionals who are seeking career pathways that allow them to develop a portfolio of work in areas of speciality or interest. In addition, applicants will be medical, dental or healthcare professionals who are engaged in education and training activities commensurate with their level of experience and as is relevant to their professional roles and responsibilities. The MSt is suitable for ‘early career’ educators as well as those with more experience.
The programme aims to develop individuals who are able to recognise and respond to opportunities to develop their own and others’ educational practice through the considered design and implementation of a small-scale educational research or development project.
This will include:
-
exploration of project design principles, including methodological choices
-
familiarisation with a range of educational research, development and evaluation methods
-
purposeful and in-depth engagement with their chosen project design methodology and linked methods
-
purposeful engagement with approaches to data selection, data generation and data analysis methods (linked to their chosen design)
-
rehearsing different ways of communicating complex ideas in written/verbal/graphic form for different audiences (eg academic audience, professional audience, members of the public etc)
By the end of the MSt in Medical Education, students should be able to demonstrate:
-
a capacity to purposefully design, implement and critically appraise an educational project that has the potential to inform or change practice
-
an ability to position their project in relevant policy/practice contexts and to provide a coherent account of the conceptual and methodological choices they have made in design and implementation
-
the ability to communicate complex and novel ideas in accessible ways, for a range of audiences and purposes
-
awareness of personal responsibility and professional codes of conduct throughout all stages of the project, working in transparent and ethical ways.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | The programme is only open to those who have successfully completed the Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Education at PACE. This means they are medical, dental or healthcare professionals who are engaged in education and training activities commensurate with their level of experience and as is relevant to their professional roles and responsibilities. It is suitable for ‘early career’ educators as well as those with more experience. Typically, we expect a good UK undergraduate degree, such as a 2.1, or international equivalent. If your degree is not from the UK, check international qualifications on the University’s postgraduate site to find the equivalent in your country. |
| Location | Cambridge University The Old Schools Trinity Lane Cambridge CB2 1TN |
Fees
| England | 5406 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 5406 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 5406 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 5406 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 10812 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
The MSt in Medical Education is part of the Institute of Continuing Education’s (ICE) award-bearing suite of postgraduate awards in Medical Education for educators, educational leaders and researchers. The MSt builds on and provides progression from the very successful PG Certificate and PG Diploma courses in Medical Education.
Increasingly, doctors, dentists and other healthcare professionals are seeking flexible career pathways that allow them to develop a portfolio of work in areas of specialty or interest– education being one of these. The part-time MSt in Medical Education has an emphasis on educational development and research activity, providing opportunities for participants to put their educational knowledge to use in their own context(s) of practice.
The programme is only open to those who have successfully completed the University of Cambridge Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Education.
The course is delivered through blended learning methods using a combination of face-to-face sessions requiring attendance in Cambridge, synchronous online teaching sessions, self-directed learning and supported through a virtual learning environment [VLE].
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | In order to apply for this course, you must previously have completed the PG Diploma in Medical Education at ICE. Applicants for this course are expected to have achieved a UK 2.i honours degree or equivalent. |
| Location | Cambridge University The Old Schools Trinity Lane Cambridge CB2 1TN |
Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
Summary
The University of Cambridge Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education has been designed collaboratively by the University of Cambridge Professional and Continuing Education and the University of Cambridge, School of Clinical Medicine’s Clinical Deanery. The Postgraduate Certificate is a one-year, part-time Master’s-level programme resulting in 60 FHEQ Level-7 credits and the University of Cambridge award.
Who is the course designed for? The Postgraduate Certificate is aimed at doctors and other professionals allied to medicine who have a teaching role and/or a role in training and appraising healthcare professionals. This includes:
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doctors working in primary care
-
doctors working in secondary care at all levels from foundation year 2 to consultant grades
-
professionals allied to medicine that have a role in teaching both undergraduates and postgraduates
Aims of the programme The programme is designed to provide practical solutions to teaching undergraduates or postgraduates as individuals, small groups and larger groups. It will look at the theory behind teaching in medical settings and how these apply in real-life situations. It is also designed to provide help in developing skills in giving feedback, appraisal and assessment. Where possible, the teaching will be adaptable so that it can help specific groups of teachers in their particular environment.
The programme is designed to meet recommendations of the General Medical Council (GMC) and Academy of Medical Educators (AoME), and aims to contribute to continuing professional development of doctors and allied professionals in an integrated clinical and teaching environment to stimulate more inter-professional education. It also aims to develop a cohort of professionals who will pursue and develop their roles as teachers in the field of medical education.
Upon successful completion of the programme you may apply for membership of the Academy of Medical Educators (AoME). You may also apply for Fellowship status of the Advance HE.
Learning outcomes Students successfully completing the programme will have gained skills and knowledge to:
-
ensure safe and effective patient care through training
-
establish and maintain an environment for learning
-
teach and assess learning and apply core theoretical principles to their own educational contexts
-
support and monitor educational progress
-
guide personal and professional development
Progression The Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education forms the first year of the progression route to the MSt in Medical Education. Upon successful completion of the postgraduate certificate, students would be eligible to apply for the one year Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Education, and following this the one year MSt in Medical Education. Please note that the postgraduate diploma and MSt are not guaranteed to run each year.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants are normally expected to a hold a 2i degree or higher from a UK university or an equivalent from an overseas university. If you wish to apply to join the programme you must: Hold a qualification in one of the healthcare professions or another relevant qualification |
| Location | Cambridge University The Old Schools Trinity Lane Cambridge CB2 1TN |
Fees
| England | 5406 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 5406 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 5406 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 5406 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 10812 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
The University of Cambridge Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education has been designed collaboratively by the University of Cambridge Professional and Continuing Education and the University of Cambridge, School of Clinical Medicine’s Clinical Deanery. The Postgraduate Certificate is a one-year, part-time Master’s-level programme resulting in 60 FHEQ Level-7 credits and the University of Cambridge award.
Who is the course designed for? The Postgraduate Certificate is aimed at doctors and other professionals allied to medicine who have a teaching role and/or a role in training and appraising healthcare professionals. This includes:
-
doctors working in primary care
-
doctors working in secondary care at all levels from foundation year 2 to consultant grades
-
professionals allied to medicine that have a role in teaching both undergraduates and postgraduates
Aims of the programme The programme is designed to provide practical solutions to teaching undergraduates or postgraduates as individuals, small groups and larger groups. It will look at the theory behind teaching in medical settings and how these apply in real-life situations. It is also designed to provide help in developing skills in giving feedback, appraisal and assessment. Where possible, the teaching will be adaptable so that it can help specific groups of teachers in their particular environment.
The programme is designed to meet recommendations of the General Medical Council (GMC) and Academy of Medical Educators (AoME), and aims to contribute to continuing professional development of doctors and allied professionals in an integrated clinical and teaching environment to stimulate more inter-professional education. It also aims to develop a cohort of professionals who will pursue and develop their roles as teachers in the field of medical education.
Upon successful completion of the programme you may apply for membership of the Academy of Medical Educators (AoME). You may also apply for Fellowship status of the Advance HE.
Learning outcomes Students successfully completing the programme will have gained skills and knowledge to:
-
ensure safe and effective patient care through training
-
establish and maintain an environment for learning
-
teach and assess learning and apply core theoretical principles to their own educational contexts
-
support and monitor educational progress
-
guide personal and professional development
Progression The Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education forms the first year of the progression route to the MSt in Medical Education. Upon successful completion of the postgraduate certificate, students would be eligible to apply for the one year Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Education, and following this the one year MSt in Medical Education. Please note that the postgraduate diploma and MSt are not guaranteed to run each year.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants are normally expected to a hold a 2i degree or higher from a UK university or an equivalent from an overseas university. If you wish to apply to join the programme you must: Hold a qualification in one of the healthcare professions or another relevant qualification |
| Location | Cambridge University The Old Schools Trinity Lane Cambridge CB2 1TN |
Fees
| England | 5406 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 5406 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 5406 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 5406 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 10812 GBP for Whole course |
Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
Summary
The University of Cambridge Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Education has been designed collaboratively by the University of Cambridge, Institute of Continuing Education, and the University of Cambridge, School of Clinical Medicine’s Clinical Deanery. The Postgraduate Diploma is a continuation of the Postgraduate Certificate and both are one-year, part-time Master’s-level programmes resulting in 60 FHEQ Level-7 credits each and the University of Cambridge award.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | The programme is only open to those who have successfully completed the Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education at the Institute of Continuing Education, University of Cambridge. This means they are medical, dental or healthcare professionals who are engaged in education and training activities commensurate with their level of experience and as is relevant to their professional roles and responsibilities. It is suitable for ‘early career’ educators as well as those with more experience. Eligible candidates will be required to participate in a selection interview. |
| Location | Cambridge University The Old Schools Trinity Lane Cambridge CB2 1TN |
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