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University of Surrey: Education for Health Professionals
| Institution | University of Surrey View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | FHMS - Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences |
| Web | www.surrey.ac.uk |
| admissions@surrey.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44(0)1483 682222 |
| Study type | Taught |
MA
Summary
Why choose this course - Learn how to support the health and social care workforce, including existing and aspiring medics, midwives, nurses, paramedics, physiotherapists and allied health professionals.
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Benefit from the expertise of a multidisciplinary team of lecturers, including registered professionals with experience of working in the NHS.
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Gain qualified teacher status to become an educator within healthcare practice.
What you will study You’ll enhance your analytical and critical thinking skills, whilst developing the sharp judgement, empathy and creativity that both modern teaching and professional practice within healthcare demand. You’ll explore and analyse key educational and leadership issues in health and social care, while challenging and debating contemporary theory and practice.
You’ll also complete a research dissertation in an area of personal interest, which we’ll match with the expertise of our academic staff, ensuring you get the best support.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A minimum of a 2:2 in a relevant UK honours degree, or a recognised equivalent international qualification. You must be currently registered as a healthcare professional to apply. For information on entry requirements based on International Qualifications, please contact the admissions team with details about where you studied and the content of your qualification. English language requirements |
| Location | Kate Granger Building (Surrey Research Park) 30 Priestley Road Guildford GU2 7YH |
Summary
Why choose this course Learn how to support existing qualified health or social care professionals, including medics, midwives, nurses, paramedics, physiotherapists and allied health professionals.
Benefit from the expertise of a multidisciplinary team of lecturers, who are all healthcare professionals with experience of working in the NHS.
Gain qualified teacher status to become an educator within healthcare practice.
What you will study You’ll enhance your analytical and critical thinking skills, whilst developing the sharp judgement, empathy and creativity that both modern teaching and professional practice within healthcare demand. You’ll explore and analyse key educational and leadership issues in health and social care, while challenging and debating contemporary theory and practice.
You’ll study topics, including state of the art of learning and teaching, framing learning through the curriculum, implementing change in practice and supporting education in practice.
You’ll also complete a research dissertation in an area of personal interest, which we’ll match with the expertise of our academic staff, ensuring you get the best support.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A minimum of a 2:2 in a relevant UK honours degree, or a recognised equivalent international qualification. You must be currently registered as a healthcare professional to apply. For information on entry requirements based on International Qualifications, please contact the admissions team with details about where you studied and the content of your qualification. English language requirements |
| Location | Kate Granger Building (Surrey Research Park) 30 Priestley Road Guildford GU2 7YH |
Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
Summary
Why choose this course - Learn how to support the health and social care workforce, including existing and aspiring medics, midwives, nurses, paramedics, physiotherapists and allied health professionals.
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Benefit from the expertise of a multidisciplinary team of lecturers, including registered professionals with experience of working in the NHS.
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Gain a teaching qualification to become an educator within healthcare practice.
What you will study We'll teach you how to develop a creative, innovative approach to your teaching and professional practice, and how to apply theory to practice. You'll explore the complexities associated with professional assessment and the evaluation of medical staff. You’ll identify personal goals and develop a learning plan to enhance your teaching skills.
You’ll understand the complex nature of curriculum design, ranging from philosophical underpinning, student experience and learning and teaching strategies. With this, you’ll develop a formal curriculum document based on a topic of choice.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A minimum of a 2:2 in a relevant UK honours degree, or a recognised equivalent international qualification. You must be currently registered as a healthcare professional to apply. For information on entry requirements based on International Qualifications, please contact the admissions team with details about where you studied and the content of your qualification. English language requirements |
| Location | Kate Granger Building (Surrey Research Park) 30 Priestley Road Guildford GU2 7YH |
Summary
Why choose this course Learn how to support existing qualified health or social care professionals, including medics, midwives, nurses, paramedics, physiotherapists and allied health professionals.
Benefit from the expertise of a multidisciplinary team of lecturers, who are all healthcare professionals with experience of working in the NHS.
Gain a teaching qualification to become an educator within healthcare practice.
What you will study We'll teach you how to develop a creative, innovative approach to your teaching and professional practice, and how to apply theory to practice. You'll explore the complexities associated with professional assessment and the evaluation of medical staff. You’ll identify personal goals and develop a learning plan to enhance your teaching skills.
You’ll understand the complex nature of curriculum design, ranging from philosophical underpinning, student experience and learning and teaching strategies. With this, you’ll develop a formal curriculum document based on a topic of choice.
You’ll study topics, including state of the art of learning and teaching, framing learning through the curriculum and supporting education in practice.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A minimum of a 2:2 in a relevant UK honours degree, or a recognised equivalent international qualification. You must be currently registered as a healthcare professional to apply. For information on entry requirements based on International Qualifications, please contact the admissions team with details about where you studied and the content of your qualification. English language requirements |
| Location | Kate Granger Building (Surrey Research Park) 30 Priestley Road Guildford GU2 7YH |
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