Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Politics and Criminology] From University of Huddersfield

This programme is offered on a modular basis to fit in with existing commitments.

Modules can also be studied on an individual basis. Some of the modules require minimal attendance, and have a large e-learning component; others require some attendance (typically 4 taught days spread out over several months) together with independent study.

Why choose this course?

• ThisÊHealth and Medical Education programme, offered by University of Hertfordshire, has been developed in response to an evolving NHS and healthcare climate where clinicians are increasingly providing education and support within the working environment. The programme will equipÊmedical and healthcare practitionersÊwith knowledge and skills for developing outstanding educational expertise.Ê
• You will study and explore aspects of educational theory and practice with particular emphasis on adult, clinicalÊand work based learning. There is alsoÊan option to study simulation as an educational tool in our very well equipped clinical simulation centre - one of the largest in Europe.
• This programme provides the opportunity to experience a range of teaching and learning techniques, such asÊblended learning and psychomotor skills training, and the teaching approaches of a range of very experienced clinical educators.

• This programme leads to the award of MSc Health and Medical Education with interim awards of Postgraduate Diploma Health and Medical Education orÊPostgraduate Certificate Health and Medical Education.

Careers

This postgraduate programme offers the opportunity for clinicians working in positions where teaching and training is a requirement, to update and enhance their knowledge and skills. This is identified in the Gold Guide (DoH 1997), which specifies that those involved in the provision and management of postgraduate medical training programmes must have required competencies in the range of educational issues covered by the programme.