Education for Health Professionals MA

Why choose this course

The fast-paced landscape of modern healthcare demands effective training and tuition, so that staff are prepared for every eventuality. If you’re a qualified healthcare or social care professional who wants to inspire and nurture new talent, our MA Education for Health Professionals course is for you.

On successful completion of this course, you’ll have qualified teacher status, and will be a competent and proactive instructor. You’ll also meet the requirements needed to register your teaching qualification with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), if you’re already a member of this professional body.

What you will study

You’ll enhance your analytical and critical thinking skills, whilst developing the sharp judgement, empathy, and creativity that both modern teaching and professional practice within healthcare demand. You’ll explore and analyse key leadership issues in health and social care practice, while challenging and debating contemporary theory and practice.

You’ll study topics including, the art of learning and teaching, framing learning through the curriculum, implementing change in practice, and supporting education in practice.

Careers and graduate prospects

We offer careers information, advice and guidance to all students whilst studying with us, which is extended to our alumni for three years after leaving the University.

By completing this course, you’ll fulfil the growing demand for excellent teachers with masters-level qualifications in the healthcare sector. Our alumni typically work for the NHS, private healthcare organisations and academic institutions.