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Education for Health Professionals PGCert

University of Surrey

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  • Qualification

    Postgraduate Certificate

  • Location

    Surrey Research Park

  • Study mode

    Part time

  • Start date

    23-SEP-24

  • Duration

    3 years

Course summary

Why choose this course

Study a hands-on, clinical curriculum to inspire and nurture new talent to meet modern healthcare demands – as an existing qualified health or social care professional, including:

  • Medics
  • Midwives
  • Nurses
  • Paramedics
  • Physiotherapists
  • Allied health professionals.

Learn from a multidisciplinary team of lecturers, who are all healthcare professionals with experience of working in the NHS.
Access one of the only health education programmes in the south of England.
Gain a teaching qualification to become an educator within healthcare practice.

What you will study

We'll teach you how to develop a creative, innovative approach to your teaching and professional practice, and how to apply theory to practice. You'll explore the complexities associated with professional assessment and the evaluation of medical staff. You’ll identify personal goals and develop a learning plan to enhance your teaching skills.

You’ll understand the complex nature of curriculum design, ranging from philosophical underpinning, student experience and learning and teaching strategies. With this, you’ll develop a formal curriculum document based on a topic of choice.

You’ll study topics, including the art of learning and teaching, framing learning through the curriculum 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. Our graduates have lifetime access to Surrey Pathfinder, our online portal for appointment and events bookings, jobs, placements and interactive development tools.

By completing this course, you’ll fulfil the growing demand for excellent teachers within the healthcare sector. 100% of our graduates go on to employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes survey 2020, HESA). Our alumni typically work for the NHS, private healthcare organisations and academic institutions.

Application deadline

01 July 2024

Tuition fees

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University information

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University of Surrey

  • University League Table

    13th

  • Campus address

    University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7XH, England

Surrey hosts over 140 nationalities. Its renowned international student support team advises on everything, including visas and choosing the right course.
At Surrey, expect a personalised Welcome timetable, including international orientation sessions, campus tours and talks with world-class academics.
Surrey Research Park's 203 companies are responsible for 10% of the local economy.

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