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MSc/Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Education

MSc/Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Education

Medical Education at Cardiff has twenty years of experience of running courses in medical education. The first United Kingdom taught Masters in medical education was established here in 1988 in response to demands for a major alteration in what and how we educate future health professionals. The programme addresses the issues fundamental to effective health professions education, providing future leaders in the field, and continues to develop both in quality and reputation. Over 250 health professionals have been members of the course from around the World making us an International Centre for Courses in Medical Education promoting excellence in learning and teaching for health professionals.

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Course Content

Why choose this course?

At Cardiff we offer the following:

    • Two decades of experience of running medical education courses in the UK and Internationally
    • Higher Education Academy Accreditation (providing a direct route to recognition by the academy)
    • Modular design and part time options to meet individual needs and circumstances
    • An academic team of dedicated educationalists all active in professional associations who have a breadth of experience nationally and internationally

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Fees, Awards & Bursaries

Fees are competitive and are due at the time of enrolment. The University may allow UK/EU self-financing students to pay by instalments.

MSc and Postgraduate Diploma - Session 2012/2013

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Applicants

Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Diploma / MSc

An applicant must:

  • Possess a degree from an approved University or
  • Possess a professional or other qualification acceptable to Cardiff University and
  • have held, or intend to hold, a position of responsibility in a health profession's education setting and to be able to satisfy the University as to his or her educational ability

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Dissertations

The following student dissertations are available from the Sir Herbert Duthie Library, WCM and are also available through the Inter-Library Loan Scheme.

The list below is organised in alphabetical order by author.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What do graduates of our programmes go on to do?

Past students' quotes

Previous student evaluation outcomes

What do our External Examiners say about this course?

External examiners' quotes

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