Study Medical Education MMedEd at Newcastle University in the UK, Newcastle University

Medical Education MMedEd

UK

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What will I learn?

Gain a global perspective as a medical education practitioner at a School of Medicine that has been training medical professionals since 1834.Clinical education is at the centre of all health care professional training around the world. As a medical educator, you will be training, motivating, and engaging the next generation of professionals in your area of expertise. Our team will help you to draw on your existing experiences. This will help you to excel in your educational practice.At Newcastle University, we take students from all backgrounds in medical education, not just doctors. Students have joined us from disciplines including:nursingdentistrypharmacypodiatryveterinary sciencesYou’ll be part of a global community, with students joining us from all over the world. This adds to the shared experiences and global outlook of our graduates. You’ll study with a broad range of peers, from intercalating medical students to senior clinical staff. These perspectives allow our students to develop their values and skills as part of their learning experience.Our course is uniquely tailored for the working health professional.You can start with a PG Cert and build up to a full master’s on a schedule that suits you. Our flexible programme allows you to fit your learning around your commitments. There is no need to relocate to Newcastle as the programmes are fully distance learning. You have the opportunity to attend in-person study days on campus for the Certificate and Diploma. These are repeated online and recorded for students not living locally.Most modules are available as stand-alone CPD, at 20 credits at level 7. Subject to completing the compulsory modules for each stage, students can combine these modules into a PG Certificate (on completion of 60 credits) or a PG Diploma (120 credits) within a period of five years for each stage.Tutorial sessions are scheduled throughout the day. We hold early morning and evening sessions to accommodate students who are working or living in different time zones.Our core academic team comprises of professionals from wide range of backgrounds, including:medicinepodiatryprosthetics and orthoticseducational psychologycell and developmental biologyWe are accredited with AccreditationPlus status by the Academy of Medical Educators (AoME). Graduates from our PG Certificate will be able to apply for AoME membership by completing the application form without any further evidence of their studies.The Teaching and Learning in the Classroom module is accredited at D1 Associate Fellowship by Advance HE, for those who meet the practice criteria.The Medical Education programme is part of the School of Medicine at Newcastle University. This means our expert teaching team are integrated in undergraduate medical teaching and postgraduate physician associate teaching. Our Faculty of Medical Sciences practices interdisciplinary learning. This means you will benefit from expertise in other areas, including our Dental School.We deliver a modern curriculum. We make sure regular changes, reflect current issues in Medical Education. This ensures appropriate content within our programme to support you in your career. We engage at a national level with professional organisations. This allows us to make sure our programme continues to be relevant for our students. These include:The Associate for the Study of Medical EducationThe Academy of Medical EducationAdvance HE

Which department am I in?

Newcastle University

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£11,700.00 (US$ 15,110) per year
Living costs - 10500-11500 a year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Online Campus

Newcastle University,

Newcastle upon Tyne,

Tyne and Wear,

NE1 7RU, Northern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£11,700.00 (US$ 15,110) per year
Living costs - 10500-11500 a year

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Online Campus

Newcastle University,

Newcastle upon Tyne,

Tyne and Wear,

NE1 7RU, Northern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

An undergraduate degree, or equivalent qualification, in a healthcare profession or relevant discipline.

If you are applying for the PGDip you must have completed the PGCert in Medical or Clinical Education. If you are applying for the part time MMedEd you must have completed the PGDip in Medical or Clinical Education.

If you are applying for part time study you must be working in a role that involves medical education for the duration of the course.

If you are an intercalating medical student applying for the MMedEd you must have:

completed your third or fourth undergraduate year

passed all assignments on first attempt

We will consider relevant prior-accredited learning (RPL) for exemption from certain modules:

up to 20 credits (for the Teaching and Learning in the Classroom module) for students studying to PGCert level

60 credits for students studying the PGDip or MMedEd

If you have a PGCert from another institution and want to apply for RPL please contact the School of Medical Education.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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