Health Faculty Publications PG Study and Research 2016 | Page 23

Health Professions Education: Accreditation and Assessment Medical Education KEY FEATURES: Fully supported distance learning. KEY FEATURES: A flexible approach to module completion; small group teaching, some distance learning opportunities, peer observation of teaching practice, portfolio. WHO IS IT FOR? The FAIMER-Keele Master’s degree in health professions education offers health professions educators the opportunity to receive advanced training in all aspects of health professions education. Educators in medicine, nursing, dentistry and other health professions can acquire the knowledge and skills to advance health professions education at their institutions to the highest international standards. WHO IS IT FOR? The programme is designed for graduate (or equivalent) health professionals preparing for, or currently engaged in, clinical teaching. LEVEL: MEd, Postgraduate Diploma, Postgraduate Certificate. LEVEL: MA; Postgraduate Diploma; Postgraduate Certificate. MODE OF STUDY: Distance Learning. MODE OF STUDY: Part-time. LENGTH OF PROGRAMME: Certificate: one year; Diploma: two years; Master’s: three years. LENGTH OF PROGRAMME: Certificate: one year; Diploma: two years; Master’s: three years. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: • English language proficiency requirement: If English is not your first language, you must either hold a degree from a school where English was the language of instruction OR take the IELTS (7.5 or higher required) or TOEFL® (102 or higher required with a minimum in each element of Listening at 21, Reading at 24, Speaking at 21 and Writing at 24). Please note that IELTS/TOEFL exams must be no more than two years old at the start of the course for which you have applied. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Entry routes will be flexible and designed to recognise appropriate prior experience and introductory courses. Please contact the School for detailed information and to check whether your own experience and professional development is appropriate for entry. • Education requirement: A qualification/degree related to the health professions or education at a Bachelor’s or equivalent level. COURSE OVERVIEW: Many clinical health professionals are involved in teaching and supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students and increased recruitment to the NHS produces even greater demands for teachers. • Practical requirement: Practical experience in either teaching or the management of education. COURSE OVERVIEW: This Certificate/Dipl