PgCert Medical Education

01 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2031

Course Leader Karl New
Course Team
Awarding Body University of South Wales
Teaching Institutions Learna Ltd
Modes of Study Part Time

Document Version

Version 0
Valid From 01 Sep 2025
Valid To 31 Aug 2031

QAA Benchmarks

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Educational Aim

  • To foster a deep and critical understanding of medical education's role within the broader educational landscape, emphasising the application of teaching methods and theories that prioritise patient care. 

  • To equip learners with an advanced comprehension of the principles and methodologies of assessment in medical education, enabling them to critically analyse, design, and implement both formative and summative assessments. 

  • To provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of various evaluation models and techniques, empowering them to apply these methods to improve educational practices and ultimately enhance patient care outcomes. 

Learning Outcomes

A1 A1 Synthesise and critically appraise issues at the forefront of theory and practice in medical education, demonstrating a comprehensive and nuanced understanding.
A2 A2 Evaluate and integrate medical education theories and principles to enhance and inform educational practice, showcasing a deep critical understanding.
B1 B1 Critically evaluate and synthesise current research in Medical Education, identifying gaps and proposing novel solutions.
B2 B2 Develop expertise in independent learning by exploring and synthesising knowledge and enquiry to underpin and enhance practice.
C1 C1 Master the ability to learn effectively in online and blended environments, utilising available technologies and methodologies.
C2 C2 Critically review, reflect upon, and integrate contemporary adult learning and medical education literature, particularly in relation to the application of technology, and apply these insights to one's own practice.

Course Structure

Level 7 Modules

Module Code Module Id Module Title Module Status Credit Value Module Type
PE4S138 MOD009907 The Practice of Medical Education Running 20 specified
PE4S139 MOD009908 Assessment Running 20 specified
PE4S140 MOD009909 Evaluation Running 20 specified

Teaching and Assessment

Learning and Teaching Methods

Employer Engagement

Means of Assessment

Learning Support

Course Exit Points

Award Criteria Final
Postgraduate Certificate 60 credits with at least 40 at Level 7 and no more than 20 at Level 6 Final

Progression Route

Entry Requirements

Admission to the course is typically through the following qualifications:

Applicants will be assessed on an individual basis, but typically, applicants for the programme will:

  • Possess an undergraduate degree in a relevant subject awarded by a UK university or overseas equivalent. 

  • Provide evidence in the personal statement as to how they can apply learning to a practical setting and reflect on practice. 

  • Basic IT skills (e.g., word-processing, email and internet) 

  • If English is not the student’s first language they must hold an English language qualification 

English Requirements: 

  • IELTS with an overall score of 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each band)  

  • GMC / NMC (Nursing Midwifery Council) / IMC (Irish Medical Council) registered - with a licence to practise 

  • OET with an average of 440-350 overall and a minimum of 350 in each component 

  • TOEFL with a score of 72 overall and a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing (including Home Edition) 

  • English GCSE grade C or above 

  • Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)- exams taken from January 2015- overall score of 169 with at least 162 in each component; exams taken before January 2015- Grade C and no less than borderline in each skill 

  • Trinity College English Language qualifications: ISE II Distinction or ISE III Pass 

  • PTE Academic and PTE Academic UKVI with a score of 64 overall and 59 in each component. Please note that where a UKVI SELT is not required, we can also accept the scores in the PTE Academic Online 

  • LanguageCert International ESOL B2 Communicator or SELT Exam with a High pass with a minimum score of 33 in reading, writing and listening, and 38 in speaking 

  • WAEC is graded A-E. Anything above C6 is acceptable, so C6, C5, C4, B3, B2, and A1 are acceptable. Anything under C6 will not be accepted (D7, E8).  

  • PSI Service (UK) Ltd Skills for English UKVI B2 (4 component) with a pass in all 4 components (listening, speaking, reading, writing) 

  • Kaplan International Tools for English (KITE) online test: Overall score of 458, with 425 in each component.  

  • Password Skills Plus with an overall score of 6.0 and no less than 5.5 in each component.  

  • English Medium of Instruction (EMI) 

  • Proof of study at a UK, USA, Australian, New Zealand or Canadian University of membership to a medical body from one of these countries.

Inclusive Curriculum Statement

The University of South Wales operates a policy of inclusive learning, teaching and assessment to ensure that all students have an equal opportunity to fulfil their educational potential. Course teams will have considered ways of designing out any potentially disadvantageous element of courses during the course design process. However some specific needs may remain, details about how to apply to have your needs assessed can be found at: http://unilife.southwales.ac.uk/pages/3040-disability-and-dyslexia-service/

Addendum for Delivery at a Partner Institution

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Methods Of Quality Standards

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Quality Of Standards Indicators

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