MSc Education for Health Professionals

UCL (University College London)

This flexible online Education for Health Professionals MSc, expertly delivered by two prestigious institutions, offers an ideal fit for busy health professionals, such as doctors, nurses, dentists, physiotherapists, pharmacists and other allied health professionals, looking to develop an education component in their career. We provide a supportive environment where you can study at your own pace, alongside clinical work and other commitments, while developing strong collaborative networks with your peers. Education skills for real-world application are underpinned by theory and evidence. You can tailor your module choices to meet your learning needs, with options to develop a broad skill set, or to pursue a special interest in assessment, leadership, or medical education. This MSc has been developed jointly with our learners, to ensure it addresses the complex challenges of teaching and learning in today’s healthcare landscape. It will equip you with critical, creative, and practical skills required to lead educational practice across clinical and academic settings. Grounded in educational theory and best evidence, the programme develops practical teaching expertise, thoughtful self-inquiry, and the ability to question and evaluate educational impact. You can explore real-world topics such as curriculum design, assessment, leadership, supervision, AI, and simulation, through inclusive, evidence-based approaches. Each module fosters a collaborative community of practice, through real-time virtual classroom peer learning and interprofessional exchange. Assessments are diverse and allow you to focus on topics relevant to your education roles and interests. Through research and reflection, you can develop skills to improve practice, advocate for social justice, and develop self-insight into your future career path. The programme begins with a 30-credit foundation module, followed by flexible options and post-enrolment specialisms in Medical Education, Leadership, or Assessment. MSc students complete a research methods module and a 12,000-word dissertation. Delivered fully online, the modular structure supports you to study flexibly over a period of up to five years, with real-time virtual classroom interactive learning and self-paced learning activities. This programme empowers healthcare professionals like you to innovate, influence policy, and shape the future of healthcare education. This programme is suited to practitioners of all disciplines involved in the education and training of medical, nursing and other healthcare staff. Our fully online programme means it is accessible to learners from anywhere in the world.