The MSc in Medical Education has been designed by the Royal College of Physicians and University College London to meet the requirements of doctors who are intending to have a significant role in medical education, and is delivered by experienced teachers, senior clinical medical education leads and consultants.
The MSc in Medical Education not only allows for progression in the field of medical education. Students also receive tailored 1-1 support, networking opportunities, and access to the medical education resource centre, based at the RCP.
Special features
Undertaking a MSc in Medical Education allows you to:
- benefit from the 'outstanding' reputation of the RCP and UCL
- attend face-to-face teaching days based at RCP London (due to COVID restrictions and government guidelines some teaching may be online)
- receive tailored support from one-to-one tutorials
- network with a variety of like-minded professionals
- access our unique medical education resource centre based at the RCP
- undertake a flexible mode of study
- exit with a certificate, diploma or masters qualification
- expand your knowledge through both clinicians and education specialists.
Participants develop the ability to: adopt a learner-centred teaching approach, structure teaching, and set objectives that enhance their students' learning; apply educational theory and research to their own teaching practice; recognise how assessment theory should inform practice in assessment of medical competence; and appraise both medical trainees and peers.
Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits:
- The MSc programme consists of eight core modules (120 credits) and a project/report (60 credits)
- A Postgraduate Diploma comprising eight core modules (120 credits) is offered
- A Postgraduate Certificate comprising four core modules (60 credits) is offered.
Programme overview
The RCP has access to experienced teachers, supervisors and mentors in healthcare, who also hold senior roles such as consultant posts and medical education leads in their hospitals. These doctors join the RCP and UCL faculty of medical educationalists to tutor on the programme and present sessions throughout the taught modules.
This is a valuable opportunity for students to learn from other doctors who are leading by example and bringing the taught components of the programme to life.
UCL is one of the top universities in the world with fantastic research strengths, and a genuine commitment to educational excellence. This combination of academic excellence, grounded in the reality of service delivery and development, sets this masters programme apart from others.
This is a flexible, part-time, modular masters programme taught at the RCP in London, which can be completed in 3–5 years. This is a cumulative programme and early exit with a Certificate or Diploma is possible.
This programme is specifically designed for doctors wishing to develop their roles as educators. Participants will learn to use appropriate teaching strategies and educational theories to enhance the way they support learning. The MSc in Medical Education is ideally suited to doctors in any specialty. Such as medicine, surgery and public health.
Course Details
Please follow the below links for more information on each module that is taught on the course:
Certificate modules
- https://www.ucl.ac.uk/module-catalogue/modules/teaching-and-learning-in-...
- https://www.ucl.ac.uk/module-catalogue/modules/teaching-and-learning-in-...
- https://www.ucl.ac.uk/module-catalogue/modules/educational-supervision-t...
- https://www.ucl.ac.uk/module-catalogue/modules/clinical-teaching-and-pri...
Diploma modules
- https://www.ucl.ac.uk/module-catalogue/modules/research-methods-in-medical-education/MDSC0016
- https://www.ucl.ac.uk/module-catalogue/modules/advanced-teaching-skills/MDSC0018
- https://www.ucl.ac.uk/module-catalogue/modules/advanced-clinical-education/MDSC0019
- https://www.ucl.ac.uk/module-catalogue/modules/course-and-curriculum-design-in-medical-education/MDSC0017
Masters module
Entry requirements and application process
This masters programme is exclusively for qualified doctors and we welcome applicants from all grades and specialties. Applicants should have a role in medical education and as such we would recommend applicants have completed the foundation programme.
This is a very popular MSc programme with more applicants than available places. Due to competition for places at all levels of the programme, it is important that the application form includes details of the applicant's roles, responsibilities and interest in medical education.
English language requirements
If your education has not been conducted in the English language, you will be expected to demonstrate evidence of an adequate level of English proficiency.
The English language level for this programme is: Good.
If your existing score is below this, please consider retaking the exam, as applicants with lower scores will not be accepted on the programme.
Pre-Master's and Pre-sessional English
UCL Pre-Master's and Pre-sessional English courses are for international students who are aiming to study for a postgraduate degree at UCL. The courses will develop your academic English and academic skills required to succeed at postgraduate level. International Preparation Courses.
Further information can be found on the UCL English language requirements page.
Application process
Applications are now closed. Contact postgraduate@rcp.ac.uk to register your interest for the next cohort.
Testimonials and student blog
Find out what past and current students say about the course via our testimonials page or via our student blog.
Programme fees
Programme fees are paid to UCL, who offer students flexible arrangements to make payments in instalments.
Tuition fees (2023/24)
UK:
The fee for the full Master's programme is: £16,100 (PT). Early exit with PG Diploma (120 credits) or a PG Certificate (60 credits) is available with fees set accordingly.
The fee per 15 credit module is: £1,342.
Modular/flexible students (non-full-time) will be invoiced on a pro-rata basis over their duration of study.
Overseas:
The fee for the full Master's programme is: £29,000 (PT).
Modular/flexible students (non-full-time) will be invoiced on a pro-rata basis over their duration of study.
Note on fees:
The tuition fees shown are for the year indicated above. Fees for subsequent years may increase or otherwise vary.
Further information on fee status, fee increases and the fee schedule can be viewed on the UCL Students website.
Fees for flexible, modular study are charged pro-rata to the appropriate full-time Master's fee taken in an academic session.
Interview with the course director
Read an interview with the course director, Dr Jonathan Cartledge.