Clinical Education (Taught)

Shape the future of healthcare education through evidence-based, innovative teaching with an MSc Clinical Education, delivered by Kent and Medway Medical School and accredited by Canterbury Christ Church University.

Designed for doctors, nurses, midwives, dentists, and allied health professionals, this flexible programme will equip you with the specialist knowledge, practical teaching skills, and leadership abilities to excel in clinical and professional education.

What you’ll learn

• Develop expertise in teaching, assessment, and supervision in clinical and professional settings.

• Apply educational theories and learning technologies to improve healthcare training and outcomes.

• Enhance leadership and curriculum design skills to influence clinical education practice.

• Engage in self-reflection and critical analysis to strengthen your professional identity as an educator.

Blending online and face-to-face learning, the course is tailored to fit around your work and personal commitments. You’ll explore key areas such as curriculum design, assessment strategies, educational leadership, and the use of technology in learning, all grounded in evidence-based teaching practice.

With a focus on self-reflection and person-centred learning, you’ll build the confidence to guide, mentor, and inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals.

We offer a medical student intercalation programme for this course for 3rd & 4th year medical students from KMMS or other medical schools. Please see the requirements specifically for intercalation on the KMMS website.

Specialist facilities

Taught by expert educators and clinicians in our state-of-the-art Verena Holmes building, you’ll benefit from industry-standard facilities, including advanced simulation suites and the Anatomy Learning Centre.

Professional accreditation

This course is delivered by Kent and Medway Medical School and accredited by both Canterbury Christ Church University and the Academy of Medical Educators (AoME).
Graduates of the PGCert stage are eligible to apply for Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) and Membership of the Academy of Medical Educators (AoME), enhancing both professional recognition and career progression.