Overview

The Education for Health Professionals programme from UCL provides 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.

Key facts

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.

The foundation of your career

Graduates are equipped to deliver excellent education in diverse contexts from university settings to clinical workplaces.

Former students have taken up education leadership roles within NHS Trusts, become university tutors, and secured roles within Health Education England. Students have also continued their studies at doctoral level to focus on education research.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Teaching and Learning in Health Professions Education

Leadership Skills for the Healthcare Professional

Clinical and Educational Supervision

Clinical Simulation

Quality Improvement in Health Care

Qualitative Approaches for Clinical Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-28 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum of a relevant upper second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard and relevant professional experience of health care education and training.

Tuition Fees

Additional Details

Programme only available on a modular (flexible) basis.

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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The foundation of your career

Programme Structure

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