
About this program
Medical Education (Simulation) MMEd
This specialist Masters of Medical Education is designed by experts in simulation for educators using simulation in their teaching. It will help you analyse everyday teaching and learning opportunities, and will enhance your knowledge and skills as a trainer.
Medical education is at the core of healthcare provision the world over. Ensuring the future workforce is prepared to meet the challenges of modern healthcare means we need experts in medical education to help shape practice.
At the Centre for Medical Education, founded over 40 years ago by Professor Ronald Harden OBE, we help medical educators reach their goals, and ensure they're prepared to train the workforce of the future.
Our wide-ranging curriculum fits around you and your working life, whether you're new to teaching and training, or wish to advance existing skills and knowledge.
Admission requirements
Graduate Entry
An undergraduate degree in a healthcare discipline, or an equivalent qualification / equivalent credits subject to the approval of the Course Director
English language requirements
IELTS Academic
- Overall - 6.5
- Reading -5.5
- Listening -5.5
- Speaking - 6.0
- Writing - 6.0
For more information about admission requirements, please visit the university website.
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Program content
Core Modules
- Learning and Teaching in Medical Education
- Principles of Assessment in Medical Education
- Simulation for Healthcare Education and Practice
- Leading Change & Innovation in Simulation for Healthcare Education
- Medical Education Research
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please visit the university website for more information.
Program delivery
All teaching on our distance learning postgraduate courses in medical education is delivered through an online virtual learning environment and incorporates a range of interactive teaching.
Tuition
Tuition fees:
- Scotland: £ 3,815 per 60 credits
- England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland: £ 3,815 per 60 credits
- International: £ 3,815 per 60 credits
Career paths
This course will prepare you to take on new challenges and responsibilities in your career. You'll gain a strong understanding of the underlying principles of medical education in relation to simulation, and how the field is changing to react to the demands of modern healthcare teaching.
You'll have the knowledge and skills to deliver the medical curriculum more effectively, and also be fully equipped to design and evaluate medical training at all levels, ensuring effective development of those you are training.
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