Program Overview
The Medical Education Practice at Bangor University is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Education 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 education. 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 Medical Education Practice 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
- Tuition: GBP 5,910 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 2,204 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Bangor, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Medical Education Practice programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- An in-depth knowledge and understanding of specific issues at the forefront of theory and practice in medical education.
- A critical understanding of the requirement of clinical performance assessments and appraisal for fitness to practice.
- A critical understanding of the standard setting processes.
- A critical understanding of the basic tenets of good adult pedagogy.
- A practical understanding of the methods used to facilitate learning.
- The ability to appraise the goals of assessment and the impact of assessment on student learning.
- The ability to evaluate the relevance, validity and reliability of assessment methodologies.
- The ability to critically review and reflect on contemporary adult learning and medical education literature relating to the application of simulation teaching technology and apply this to own simulation practice experience.
- Reviewing ethical issues relating to teaching and learning facilitation in a clinical context.
- Clinical Performance Assessment
- Clinical Teaching Evaluation
- Teaching and Technology
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants to this Medical Education Practice (PG Cert) should normally be qualified clinicians, with some experience of, or access to, supervising and / or teaching in their daily work. A degree, degree level qualification, or professional qualification supplemented by relevant experience will normally form part of the applicants profile.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 5,910 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 2,204 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 5,910 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 2,204 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Bangor University 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 of Wales, Bangor
University of Wales, Bangor
Bangor, United Kingdom
University of Wales, Bangor is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Application Deadline 2030-06-18
- Start Date 2018-09-26
- Language English
- Duration 12 months