The Graduate Diploma in Health Professions Education at the University Of Western Australia is designed for healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their teaching, assessment, and research capabilities within their fields. You will explore core principles of pedagogy, evaluation, and research methodologies specifically tailored to health professions education. This programme is ideal for those aiming to become more effective educators, curriculum designers, or leaders in academic health settings, providing a strong foundation in educational theory and practice.
This postgraduate diploma is studied full-time on campus over one year, involving a blend of core units and elective options that allow you to tailor your learning. You will engage with subjects such as principles of teaching and learning, assessment and evaluation, and research methods, alongside electives in areas like clinical teaching, simulation, program evaluation, or health humanities. You will develop practical skills in designing educational activities and critically analysing educational literature, graduating with enhanced expertise to influence and lead in health professions education.