Health Professions Education

Entry requirements

You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent in a relevant degree including (but not limited to) medicine, veterinary science, dentistry, pharmacy, biological sciences, psychology and social sciences, or a relevant professional qualification with at least two years' full-time (or equivalent part-time) professional experience.

You should demonstrate interest in clinical teaching through work experience, volunteering or research. You must be able to access teaching opportunities within your current role.

For entry to the Postgraduate Diploma award, you must have successfully completed the Health Professionals Education (or TLHP) Postgraduate Certificate, or an equivalent qualification from another institution.

For entry to the MSc Modular award, you must have successfully completed both the Health Professionals Education (or TLHP) Postgraduate Diploma and Postgraduate Certificate, or equivalent qualifications from another institution.

We will also consider your application if your final overall achieved grade is slightly lower than the programme's entry requirement. If you have at least one of the following, please include your CV (curriculum vitae / résumé) when you apply, showing details of your relevant qualifications:

• evidence of significant, relevant work experience/volunteering/research in clinical teaching.
• a relevant postgraduate qualification including (but not limited to) medicine, veterinary science, dentistry, pharmacy, biological sciences, psychology and social sciences.

See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website.

Months of entry

September

Course content

These programmes will help health professionals develop their teaching skills in studying for a postgraduate certificate, postgraduate diploma or MSc. These programmes emphasise practical application of educational methods and theory, along with the development of reflective, evidence-based practice.

There is a positive, student-focused approach to teaching and learning. Interactive small-group teaching and flexible, friendly support are among the many strengths of the programmes. You can also benefit from the networking and contacts in your future career.

The 60-credit certificate can be completed in one or two years part-time. Following completion of the certificate, the 60-credit diploma can be achieved over one or two years part-time. On completion of 120 credits, progression to the 60-credit MSc dissertation is allowed.

Alternatively, all 180 credits can be attained through the online programme, studying full-time for one year or part-time for two years.

Fees and funding

Some funding may be available through NHS employers or the clinical academies linked with the University of Bristol Medical School.

Further information on funding for prospective UK and international postgraduate students.