Clinical Education (Online) (Taught)

Become an outstanding clinical educator with our distance learning clinical education training. Study online with us and earn your MSc, PgDip or PgCert in Clinical Education while you work. 10% NHS staff discount.

Gain a clinical education qualification and learn to deliver, organise and lead clinical training.
Join us online for a flexible Masters in Clinical Education that fits around full-time work. Graduate with the knowledge and skills to develop, deliver, and research first-class clinical education in your own discipline.

• Tailor your learning with elective courses in teaching with simulation, teaching technology, clinical learning in primary care, and more.

• Enjoy one-to-one support for your professional development goals and MSc research project.

• Mix 24/7 learning resources you can access anytime with live online teaching sessions, for a more social and active learning experience.

Outstanding teaching and networking
You’ll learn from senior academics, lecturers and NHS staff from a variety of clinical backgrounds. All are actively engaged in clinical education and pedagogic research. You’ll be studying alongside students working as clinical staff in medical, dental, and nursing education, as well as doctors, nurses, dentists, physician associates and other healthcare professionals.

Course Modules

Your teaching is delivered through MyAberdeen, our online Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). It holds all the materials, tools and support you’ll need in your studies.  You can access your learning materials on computer, smartphone and laptop, 24 hours a day. You’ll find a range of resources at your fingertips, including: videos and webinars, podcasts, live online teaching sessions, discussion boards with your peers and tutors, online access to our award-winning Sir Duncan Rice Library.

You’ll have lots of direct support while you study with us. You’ll have one-to-one online tutorials with your course coordinators to discuss your progress, assignments and receive any additional support you need. If you live locally, you’re welcome to meet in person with your coordinators at our Foresterhill Health Campus in Aberdeen for support with course queries. Remote students will have the same support online.

Collaboration
We use interactive seminars, large and small group work, and discussion board activities to encourage collaboration. Working online with colleagues locally, nationally and internationally, you’ll become part of a global peer group, sharing insights, research, and building your professional network.

Reflective practice
Our online Clinical Education programme places an emphasis on reflective practice. You’ll be encouraged to reflect on your own experiences in clinical, educational and cultural settings, as learners and teachers. We’ll use methods including peer observation and feedback on teaching.