Program Overview

Medical Education: Assessment Design and Delivery

Overview

This short course is designed for clinical educators and those interested in teaching medical education. It focuses on the purpose, design, and delivery of assessment methods in healthcare education.

Why Study with Us

• Enhance your confidence and skills in assessment in medical education.
• Tailor your study to suit your healthcare context, educator role, and career aspirations.
• Online delivery means you can fit your studies around your work and other commitments.

Key Course Information

• Level: Postgraduate, Level 7
• Delivery: Online (live sessions take place in the evenings)
• Study mode: Part-time
• Duration: One semester (around 13 weeks, involving around 200 hours work)
• Module code: MB4100
• Start date: May

Course Overview

On successful completion, you will be able to:

• Critically analyse the design and delivery of a range of assessment methods in healthcare education
• Critically evaluate the key principles of effective feedback
• Evaluate the factors influencing the processes and outcomes of programmatic assessment
• Appraise strategies for improving the reliability and validity of differing assessment methods

Accreditations

• Royal College of Surgeons The centre is accredited by the Royal College of Surgeons, a professional membership organisation and registered charity which exists to advance patient care.
• Academy of Medical Educators (AOME) The MSc/PGDip/PGCert Medical Education and its modules are accredited by the Academy of Medical Educators.

Future Careers in Medical Education

This course is designed to support healthcare professionals responsible for medical education in educational institutions and in the workplace. This can include teaching, assessing, and supporting students and trainees.

Entry Requirements

• At least 2:2 degree in a medical, dental or other healthcare discipline or equivalent
• Be actively engaged in medical or dental or healthcare practice
• Have an IELTS score of at least 6.5 or equivalent

Fees and Funding

• 2025/26
  • UK
    • Part-time: £1,278 per candidate

Additional Costs

As part of your course, there may be additional costs to consider that are not included in your tuition fees. Most of these will be optional, but some courses have essential additional costs.

Learning and Assessment

The course is taught online, including live online teaching, seminar sessions, self-directed tasks, and tutorial support. The course will cover:

• Analytical thinking
• Skills application
• Critical reflection of your own practice/experience
• Developing independent learning skills

Pathway Opportunities

If you pass the assessment, the Medical Education: Assessment Design and Delivery course offers 20 credits towards the MSc/PGDip/Cert Medical Education.

Related Courses

• Evidence-Based Medical Education, Short Course
• Medical Education: Assessment in Healthcare Settings, Short Course
• Medical Education: Coaching and Mentoring, Short Course
• Medical Education: Curriculum Design, Short Course
• Medical Education: Educational Theory to Educational Practice, Short Course

School of Medicine and Dentistry

This course is delivered by the School of Medicine and Dentistry.