The Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) in Clinical Education at the University of Exeter is designed for healthcare professionals aiming to enhance their teaching and supervisory skills within clinical settings. If you are looking to develop your role as a clinical educator, this programme offers a robust academic framework grounded in practical application, suitable for those from diverse backgrounds including medicine, nursing, allied health, and academic research. You will explore essential pedagogical principles, research methodologies in clinical education, and the nuances of assessing learning, preparing you to lead and innovate in healthcare education.
This full-time, on-campus PgDip is studied over two years, with a flexible structure that allows you to integrate learning with your professional commitments. Throughout the course, you will engage with compulsory modules such as 'Teaching Practitioner' and 'Education Essentials', alongside optional units focusing on areas like 'Researching Clinical Education' and 'Curriculum Design'. You will develop practical skills in areas like digital teaching, supervision, and mentoring, culminating in a significant independent research project. Graduates are well-prepared for advanced roles in clinical education and leadership within healthcare institutions.