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Postgraduate Diploma
Online/Distance Learning
Part Time
Sep 2026
2 Year
A fully online part-time programme which offers flexibility of learning to suit those currently employed in a healthcare or academic setting As an interprofessional and interdisciplinary programme, it provides opportunities to learn collaboratively about a range of educational contexts and teaching practices Experiential and immersive learning opportunities mean learners undertaking the modules can have real-time interactive experience of the concepts being taught An award-winning learning technology infrastructure and support provides innovative, interactive and flexible learning and supports the student learning journey Staff from a variety of disciplines and healthcare backgrounds with expertise and experience in educating healthcare professionals Membership of the Academy of Medical Educators through our accredited PGCert; Option 1 - Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) Option 2 - Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) (starting at Year 1 or direct entry into Year 2) Option 3 - Master of Health Professions Education (MSc) (starting at Year 1 or direct entry to Year 2)