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Study mode

Part time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-25

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

Postgraduate Certificate

Subject areas

Education Studies Health Education Sciences Teaching

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Course overview

The PGCert Health Sciences Education is designed for appropriately qualified and experienced practitioners/educators who support the process of learning, teaching and assessment in the practice and academic setting related to health sciences and healthcare. The course has been designed to be flexible to meet the needs of the workforce by offering one core unit and then a selection of optional units, which allow the course to be shaped by your own development requirement.

Through the course you will build confidence and gain competence as an effective educator by engaging with research and evidence-based teaching, learning and assessment strategies across a range of different, complex settings. You will learn from highly skilled educators from both academic and practice settings through various activities and through sharing experiences with your peers.

Modules

This unit aims to equip you with appropriate professional attributes, knowledge, understanding and skills required to become or further develop as an effective, reflective educator in a professional educator role across a range of areas such as workforce/service education and higher education. In so doing, this should support the development and delivery of high quality, educational interventions. The unit aims to facilitate development of your education practice and understanding of theoretical perspectives on teaching, learning and assessment. You are encouraged to make critical and innovative connections between policy, educational theory and your own practice.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£2,610

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£2,610

Entry requirements

You will need a first degree in a relevant subject or equivalent, with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in your clinical field. You must be employed in the role that involves the design and delivery of education and training.

University information

Health Sciences University is a specialist university located in Bournemouth which offers a comprehensive selection of higher education courses across a range of health science related disciplines. There are degree programmes available at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, as well as short courses for continued professional development. Subject areas include physiotherapy, chiropractic, diagnostic and therapeutic radiography,...more