Program Overview
The Clinical Education at University College London (UCL) is a MA programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Clinical Education programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 15,525 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 7,145 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Clinical Education programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
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The course consists of two compulsory modules (30 credits each), two optional modules (30 credits each) and a dissertation (60 credits).
If you complete the programme full-time you will usually take 'What is Education?' and one option module in term 1, 'The Future of Education' and a further option module in term 2.
You will identify a dissertation topic in term 1 and continue to work on your dissertation throughout the rest of the academic year. This is supported by a series of taught workshops that run across all 3 terms.
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The course consists of two compulsory modules (30 credits each), two optional modules (30 credits each) and a dissertation (60 credits).
Part-time students typically complete the courses below:
Year 1 – you will complete ‘What is Education?’ in term 1, ‘The Future of Education’ in term 2 and one option module. The option module can be taken in any term, although students usually find it easier to complete one module per term.
Year 2 – you will take your final option module as well as completing the dissertation. You will identify a topic in term 1 and continue to work on your dissertation throughout the rest of the academic year. This is supported by a series of taught workshops that run across all 3 terms.
We understand some part-time students will study alongside full-time work or other responsibilities and so aim to be as flexible as possible in supporting you to organise your studies around these. All compulsory modules either have face-to-face sessions in the evenings or can be studied online, in your own time. While not all the optional modules can be offered in evenings/online, many are - please get in touch with the course team to discuss which will be available.
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The course consists of two compulsory modules (30 credits each), two optional modules (30 credits each) and a dissertation (60 credits).
Modular/flexible students have up to 5 years to complete the course. We require that ‘What is Education?’ is the first module to be completed and in normal circumstances the dissertation should be completed last.
Compulsory modules
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 15,525 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 7,145 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 15,525 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 7,145 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University College London (UCL) directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University College London (UCL)
University College London (UCL)
London, UK
University College London, which operates as UCL, is a public research university in London, England. It is a member institution of the federal University of London, and is the second-largest...
University Profile- Start Date September 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months