Program Overview

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Dental Education (PG Cert)

The Dental Education (PG Cert) course is designed for dental care professionals working in the NHS, higher education, professional bodies, and the private sector. This part-time, blended-learning course helps maintain a work-life balance.

About the Course

This flexible course builds skills as an educator, scholar, and education leader, supporting the development of dental care professionals, their teams, and the wider organization. It combines face-to-face, online, and practice-based approaches, providing a rich range of learning, teaching, and assessment opportunities.

Course Accreditation

The course is accredited by the Academy of Medical Educators as meeting the professional standards for medical, dental, and veterinary educators.

Facilities and Specialist Equipment

• 24/7 access to library services with 194,000 e-books and 192,000 e-journals
• Guided learning materials and e-learning resources on the University's virtual learning platform

Student Experience

The course is designed with the diverse educational roles and responsibilities of dental educators in mind, focusing on contemporary practice. It develops a critical, analytical, and reflective approach to dental education and its practice, placing it within historical and contemporary contexts.

Course Schedule

The PgCert Dental Education includes 2 units over two semesters:

1. Clinical Education in Practice – Develop an informed approach to teaching, learning, and assessment required to be an effective and innovative educator.
2. Understanding Learning in the Workplace – Explore factors influencing the design, delivery, and assessment of education and training within professional settings.

Assessment

The assessment strategy combines formative and summative elements, designed to foster strong links between learning on the course and the lived realities of dental educators. Assessments include reflective report writing, critical appraisals, literature reviews, and teaching and learning patchwork.

Careers

Upon completion, students can expand and develop their educational roles and responsibilities within current employment or pursue more senior roles in education by continuing academic studies.

Entry Requirements

• 2.2 honors degree or equivalent in a related area

Course Fees

The course fees are £3,336 for 25/26 (2 units, 60 credits).

Course Leader

Dr. Hoda Wassif, Associate Professor in Medical & Dental Education, offers academic leadership and support related to a range of courses in Pre-Professional and Continuing Health Education.

What Will You Study?

• Clinical Education in Practice: Develop an informed approach to teaching, learning, and assessment.
• Understanding Learning in the Workplace: Explore factors influencing education and training design, delivery, and assessment.

How Will You Be Assessed?

Assessments are designed to evidence achievement of standards for dental educators, including reflective report writing, critical appraisals, and literature reviews.

Virtual Tour

The University of Bedfordshire offers various facilities, including:

• Campus Library
• Beds SU - The Hub
• Bedford Gym and Get Active activities
• Dance studios and theatres
• Sports science labs

This course provides a comprehensive education in dental education, preparing professionals for advanced roles in education and leadership within the dental care sector.