Course Structure

There are three levels of study available in the Clinical Education Programmes:
Year 1 – Postgraduate Certificate
Year 2 – Postgraduate Diploma
Year 3 – MSc

Students enrol for the Certificate (60 CATS) in the first instance and upon successful completion progress to the Diploma (further 60 CATS) and then onto the MSc (further 60 CATS).

Students undertake modules as follows:

Year 1 – Postgraduate Certificate
Module 1 – Foundations of Clinical Teaching
Module 2 – Supporting and Assessing Students and Trainees

Subject to satisfactory completion of these 60 CATS students may choose to graduate at this stage with a Postgraduate Certificate, or may proceed to the Postgraduate Diploma

Year 2 – Postgraduate Diploma
Module 1 – Methods of Education Enquiry (compulsory)
Module 2 – there is a choice of 2 optional modules:
Educational Leadership and Management or Technology and Education

Subject to satisfactory completion of these 60 CATS students may choose to graduate at this stage with a Postgraduate Diploma, or may proceed to the MSc

Year 3 – MSc
Students undertake a research dissertation

Course Details

Year 1 – Postgraduate Certificate (60 CATS) Module 1 : Foundations of Clinical Teaching (30 CATS) This module provides core training in the theoretical and practical considerations required to plan and deliver effective teaching events. The range of teaching methods used in the clinical environment will be explored. Students will learn about effective strategies for the planning and delivery of teaching in the hospital ward, outpatient clinical GP or dental surgery. Module 2 - Supporting and Assessing Students and Trainees (30 CATS) This module provides core training in the theoretical and practical considerations underpinning assessment in the simulated clinical environment and in the workplace. The module will also focus on the educational issues underpinning appraisal, learner support and feedback. Year 2 – Postgraduate Diploma (120 CATS) Module 1 – Methods of Educational Enquiry (compulsory) (30 CATS) This module provides core training in a range of research methods used in educational research and scholarship. Module 2 – there is a choice of two optional modules, however optional modules with each stream will only run with a minimum of 6 participants. i) Educational Leadership and Management (optional) (30 CATS) This module examines educational leadership and management alongside managing and leading change. The role of effective team work and the importance of timely and appropriate conflict resolution will also be explored. or ii) Technology and Education (optional) (30 CATS) This module provides an introduction to the use of technology in teaching and learning. It explores learning theories as applied to technology and evaluates the effective use of teaching to include: Web and Web 2.0 technologies; digital learning materials; digital communications and social media in education; digital assessment and mobile devices for learning. Year 3 – MSc (180 CATS) Module – Dissertation (60 CATS) Students complete a 20,000 word dissertation

Career Prospects

Introduction
This programme prepares graduates to deliver education and training for dental and medical students and postgraduate trainees. Programme content is aligned to the criteria identified by NIMDTA and QUB for Recognition of Trainers.
http://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/sgc/careers/

Employment after the Course
Graduates from the programme have advanced to leadership positions in undergraduate and postgraduate dental and medical education.
http://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/sgc/careers/

Learning and Teaching

At Queen’s we aim to deliver a high quality learning environment that embeds intellectual curiosity, innovation and best practice in learning, teaching and student support to enable student to achieve their full academic potential.

On this course we do this by providing a range of live on-line learning experiences which enable our students to engage with subject experts, develop attributes and perspectives that will equip them to deliver effective teaching and assessment programmes for undergraduate students and postgraduate trainees.

Classes are in the evening. A combination of lectures, practical experiences and self-directed study are used to deliver the programme.

Assessment

Assessments associated with the course are outlined below:

Modules

• Year 1

  Core Modules

  Supporting and Assessing Students and Trainees (30 credits)

  ×

  Supporting and Assessing Students and Trainees

  Overview

  This module provides core training in the theoretical and practical considerations underpinning assessment in the simulated clinical environment and in the workplace. The module will also focus on the educational issues underpinning appraisal, support and feedback. The differences between appraisal and assessment will be explored. Participants will also have an opportunity to learn about the role of the trainee and the role of trainer in assessment and appraisal.

  Learning Outcomes

  On completion of this module students should have the knowledge and skills to:
  Discuss the psychometric properties underpinning educationally sound assessments.
  Design assessments to assess knowledge and skills.
  Implement effective work-based assessments.
  Offer students and trainees timely and appropriate feedback acknowledging individual differences in students and trainees.
  Develop the interpersonal skills required to undertake an appraisal.
  Provide support for learners experiencing difficulties.

  Skills

  On successful completion of this module the student should be able to:
  Communicate effectively with learners using a range of feedback strategies.
  Participate collaboratively and effectively in group work.
  Utilise information technology to access data and knowledge.
  Pursue continuous improvement through self-reflection, peer and facilitated discussion.

  Coursework

  100%

  Examination

  0%

  Practical

  0%

  Credits

  30

  Module Code

  MEU7016

  Teaching Period

  Both

  Duration

  12 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  No

  Core/Optional

  Core

  Foundations of Clinical Teaching (30 credits)

  ×

  Foundations of Clinical Teaching

  Overview

  This module provides core training in the theoretical and practical considerations required to plan and deliver effective teaching events. The range of teaching methods used in the clinical environment will be explored. Students will also learn about effective strategies for the planning and delivery of teaching in the hospital ward, outpatient clinic or GP Surgery.
  Students will also have an opportunity to explore their teaching and learning styles

  Learning Outcomes

  On completion of this module students should have the knowledge and skills to:
  Plan and organise effective teaching sessions for small and large groups
  Identify appropriate techniques for teaching a range of subjects
  Enhance learning opportunities in the clinical environment
  Use forward planning to facilitate on-the-job learning
  Integrate teaching and learning into routine clinical work
  
  Exercise discernment in the use of the evidence base which supports teaching and learning

  Skills

  Transferrable skills – on successful completion of this module the student should be able to:
  Communicate effectively with learners using a range of teaching strategies
  Participate collaboratively and effectively in group work.
  Utilise information technology to access data and knowledge.
  Pursue continuous improvement through self-reflection, peer and facilitated discussion

  Coursework

  100%

  Examination

  0%

  Practical

  0%

  Credits

  30

  Module Code

  MEU7015

  Teaching Period

  Both

  Duration

  12 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  No

  Core/Optional

  Core

Entrance requirements

Graduate
Applicants for the programme will be required to hold a medical or dental degree. At the time of enrolment applicants must have completed Foundation 2 training or equivalent and must currently be employed in a health care setting or university.

Applicants must be working in a clinical setting/university in Northern Ireland, Great Britain or Republic of Ireland.

Applicants must apply for admission to the PG Certificate in Clinical Education initially. On satisfactory completion of the Certificate programme, applicants will then be eligible to progress to the PG Diploma. On satisfactory completion of the Diploma programme, applicants will then be eligible to progress to the Masters in Clinical Education.

Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible and ideally no later than 31st July 2023 for courses which commence in late September. In the event that any programme receives a high number of applications, the University reserves the right to close the application portal. Notifications to this effect will appear on the Direct Application Portal against the programme application page.

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English Language Requirements

Satisfactory completion of the General Medical Council's Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board (PLAB) examination or the General Dental Council’s equivalent (Overseas Registration Exam) or a minimum IELTS* score of 7.0 with not less than 6.5 in each component. *Taken within the last 2 years

International students wishing to apply to Queen's University Belfast (and for whom English is not their first language), must be able to demonstrate their proficiency in English in order to benefit fully from their course of study or research. Non-EEA nationals must also satisfy UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) immigration requirements for English language for visa purposes.

For more information on English Language requirements for EEA and non-EEA nationals see: www.qub.ac.uk/EnglishLanguageReqs.

Career Prospects

Introduction
This programme prepares graduates to deliver education and training for dental and medical students and postgraduate trainees. Programme content is aligned to the criteria identified by NIMDTA and QUB for Recognition of Trainers.
http://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/sgc/careers/

Employment after the Course
Graduates from the programme have advanced to leadership positions in undergraduate and postgraduate dental and medical education.
http://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/sgc/careers/

Additional Awards Gained(QSIS ELEMENT IS EMPTY)

Prizes and Awards(QSIS ELEMENT IS EMPTY)

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Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

Northern Ireland (NI) 1	£2,345
Republic of Ireland (ROI) 2	£2,345
England, Scotland or Wales (GB) 1	£2,345
EU Other 3	N/A
International	N/A

¹ EU citizens in the EU Settlement Scheme, with settled status, will be charged the NI or GB tuition fee based on where they are ordinarily resident. Students who are ROI nationals resident in GB will be charged the GB fee.

² EU students who are ROI nationals resident in ROI are eligible for NI tuition fees.

³ EU Other students (excludes Republic of Ireland nationals living in GB, NI or ROI) are charged tuition fees in line with international fees.

All tuition fees quoted are for the academic year 2023-24, and relate to a single year of study unless stated otherwise. Tuition fees will be subject to an annual inflationary increase, unless explicitly stated otherwise.

More information on postgraduate tuition fees.

Additional course costs

All Students

Depending on the programme of study, there may be extra costs which are not covered by tuition fees, which students will need to consider when planning their studies.

Students can borrow books and access online learning resources from any Queen's library. If students wish to purchase recommended texts, rather than borrow them from the University Library, prices per text can range from £30 to £100. Students should also budget between £30 to £75 per year for photocopying, memory sticks and printing charges.

Students undertaking a period of work placement or study abroad, as either a compulsory or optional part of their programme, should be aware that they will have to fund additional travel and living costs.

If a programme includes a major project or dissertation, there may be costs associated with transport, accommodation and/or materials. The amount will depend on the project chosen. There may also be additional costs for printing and binding.

Students may wish to consider purchasing an electronic device; costs will vary depending on the specification of the model chosen.

There are also additional charges for graduation ceremonies, examination resits and library fines.

Clinical Education costs

There are no specific additional course costs associated with this programme.

How to Apply

Apply using our online Postgraduate Applications Portal and follow the step-by-step instructions on how to apply.

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