Clinical Education

The Diploma in Clinical Education is a Level 9 course designed for health professionals who wish to develop their skills and competencies as a clinical educator.



The diploma qualification requires you to complete six modules comprising core modules, which cover the essence of clinical education, and optional modules, which you can select from a suite. The diploma may be completed over one academic year from September to June, or over two academic years, whereby students take three modules in the first year and three modules in the second year.



The Masters in Clinical Education is a one-year Level 9 course designed to support health professionals who are interested in taking on leadership or scholarship roles within health professions education.

Year 1 (60 Credits)

RequiredMD130: Evidence Based Education

RequiredMD132: Educational Research

RequiredMD133: Clinical Teaching Research Dissertation

Applicants must be registered healthcare professionals with at least two years’ post-registration experience and be actively involved in clinical education.



To progress to the Master’s programme, applicants typically need a minimum of 60% in the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Education or an equivalent qualification. Selection is based on your ability to apply learning in your professional context, along with relevant experience and academic background.

Masters: 1 year, full-time PG Diploma: 1 year, full-time | 2 years, part-time Online

Next start date: September 2026

The Clinical Education programme is designed for health professionals across disciplines who wish to become effective clinical educators. It supports career development in teaching, supervision, and leadership within healthcare education.



1. Clinical Educator Roles



Graduates are equipped to take on roles as:



Clinical supervisors

Mentors and facilitators of student learning

Educators in clinical settings across hospitals, universities, and training bodies

2. Academic and Leadership Positions



The Masters programme is tailored for those aiming to:



Lead educational initiatives within health professions

Pursue scholarship and research roles in clinical education

Advance into senior academic positions or educational leadership within their disciplines

Many alumni have progressed into roles such as:



Senior clinician educators

Programme directors

Heads of clinical training

Personal and professional development



Students enjoy expert leadership and mentorship from tutors with experience in diverse professional and educational fields throughout the programmes, with the possibility of engagement with a wide-reaching, multi-disciplinary programme alumni network beyond graduation.