Year one
Courses for the Postgraduate Certificate
The first year of the programme consists of 3 compulsory, 20 credit courses. Each course has 10 weeks of content, with a reading week in the middle and some also have statutory holidays. The academic year runs from September to May.
Course | Credits | Core or Elective |
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Principles of Teaching and Learning This course is designed to encourage students to consider the learner, the teacher and the educational environment and how these factors interact. On completion of this course, you will be able to:
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20
|
Core |
Assessment, Examinations and Standard Setting The focus of this course is on the principles of good assessment as it relates to the range of methods used within healthcare today across the world. On completion of this course, you will be able to:
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20
|
Core |
The Curriculum This course will consider: what is a curriculum, how it is created and what impact it has on students, institutions and professional development in the undergraduate and postgraduate phases. On completion of this course, you will be able to:
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20
|
Core |
Please note that these may be subject to change.
All courses must be passed at the first attempt to allow progression to Year 2, or the award of a Postgraduate Certificate.
Completion of the Postgraduate Certificate, enables you to apply for Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) - now Advance HE. You can also apply for membership of the Academy of Medical Educators (AoME).