Program Overview

MA Medical Education

Course Overview

The MA Medical Education programme is grounded in a view of professional development through research-based activity. The overarching aim of the educational research is to provide insight into educational practice, sustained by evidence. The outcome of this research can influence the quality of practice as an educator for the benefit of learners, other educators, and the wider educational community.

Course Features

• Our programme is grounded in a view of professional development through research-based activity
• Influence the quality of your practice as an educator for the benefit of learners, other educators, and the wider educational community

Course Details

• Suitable for Applicants from: UK, EU, World
• Exit Awards: MA (180 credits)/PgDip (120 credits)/PgCert (60 credits)
• Location: Taught elements of the course take place on campus in Winchester
• Assessment: Assessments for each module are the equivalent of 4,000 words per 20 credits. Most assignments are in the form of a research project within a medical educational field of the student's choice.

Modules

• Professional Education and Development (20 Credits)
• Improving Practice: Assessment (40 Credits)
• Improving Practice: Curriculum (40 Credits)
• Practitioner Research (20 Credits)
• Dissertation (60 Credits)

Entry Requirements

• UK: A first or second-class honours degree
• International: Normally a first or second-class Honours degree in a related subject or professional experience in the area of study
• English Language Requirements: IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in writing or equivalent

Additional Costs

• Optional: Core texts: Multiple copies of core text are held within the library and e-books are identified where possible, however due popularity of some books, there will not be enough availability for every student. It is advised that students look into purchasing second-hand copies. Indicative cost is £100.

Career Prospects

Medical education is regarded as a sub-speciality in its own right; increasingly educators require additional professional qualifications. This programme develops and extends the educational practice of its students and can form the basis of a research degree or further training, including progress to EdD within the University.

Programme Leader

Dr Samantha Scallan, Programme Lead for the MA Medical Education, has been a researcher and educator in medical education for almost twenty years, with a particular interest in general practice education.