PGCert, PGDip and MSc in Health Professions Education

Program Overview

The PGDip/MSc in Health Professions Education at Hull York Medical School equips healthcare professionals with the skills and knowledge to excel as educators, researchers, and leaders in their fields. Through flexible distance or blended learning options, students gain expertise in teaching, assessment, curriculum design, and educational research, preparing them for diverse career paths in healthcare education and leadership.

Program Outline

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Degree Overview:

Objective:

The objective of the PGDip/MSc in Health Professions Education program at Hull York Medical School is to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to become exceptional educators, researchers, and leaders in their respective fields of healthcare. This includes developing expertise in teaching, assessment, curriculum design, and educational research.

Description:

This postgraduate program is offered in three stages:

• PGCert: This first stage focuses on the core principles of teaching, learning, assessment, and professional practice in healthcare education.
• PGDip: This second stage builds upon the PGDip, providing students with an in-depth understanding of leadership, management, and contemporary practices in health professions education.
• MSc: This final stage involves a high-quality research project in health professions education, allowing students to apply their knowledge to a specific area of interest.
The program is ideal for healthcare professionals from various backgrounds, including nursing, medicine, dentistry, and physiotherapy.
• It is designed to be flexible, with options for both distance learning and blended learning (combining online learning with face-to-face sessions) to accommodate individual needs and schedules.

Key Features:

• Accredited by Advance HE and Academy of Medical Educators (AoME).
• Flexible learning options: distance learning and blended learning
• Internationally recognized program with alumni from various countries
• Research-focused curriculum with opportunities for publication
• Taught by experienced clinical and non-clinical faculty

Outline:

Modules:

The PGDip/MSc program consists of a combination of core and optional modules, allowing students to customize their learning experience based on their interests and career goals.

Core Modules:

• Learning and Teaching (PGCert core)
• Research approaches in health professions education (PGDip core)
• Dissertation (MSc core)

Optional Modules:

(List may change)

• Intercalation
• Ethics in health professions education
• Leadership and management in healthcare education
• Curriculum development and evaluation
• Educational technology and innovation

Structure:

• PGCert: 60 credits (part-time, 1 year); 3 core modules
• PGDip: 120 credits (part-time, 2 years); 6 core modules + 6 optional modules
• MSc: 180 credits (part-time, 3 years); 6 core modules + 6 optional modules + 60-credit research project
• Schedule: Modules typically run weekly, with self-directed study and online activities.
• Face-to-face sessions: Optional, offered once per module for interactive workshops and networking.

Assessment:

PGCert and PGDip:

• Assessed through written assignments, online activities, and a reflective journal.
• Some modules may also include presentations or group projects.

MSc:

• Assessed through a written literature review and a research project (dissertation).

Teaching:

Methods:

The program utilizes a blended learning approach, incorporating various teaching methods:

• Online modules and activities
• Interactive workshops (optional)
• Individual meetings with program tutors
• Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) for online interaction and resources

Faculty:

The program is taught by leading scholars and experienced practitioners from diverse healthcare disciplines. They have expertise in clinical practice, education research, and curriculum development.

Careers:

Graduates of the PGDip/MSc program have successfully pursued various career paths in healthcare education and leadership, including:

• Educators
• Researchers
• Leaders (Deans, Heads of School)
• Senior Lecturers
• Educational leads
• Practice Learning Facilitators
The program can also serve as a stepping stone for further postgraduate studies, such as a PhD or MD in health professions education.

Other:

• Students have the opportunity to publish their research findings in academic journals and conferences.
• The program is not eligible for a CAS student visa for international students.
• Reduced tuition fees are available for certain groups, including HYMS staff, alumni, and NHS partners.

Note:

Some sections of the program, such as "Assessment" and "Teaching," are described in multiple locations within the text. I have compiled the information from all relevant sections to provide a comprehensive overview.