PG Certificate Clinical Education and Leadership Online (Part Time)
Course
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Key Details
- Attendance
- Part Time
- Award
- Postgraduate Certificate
- Course Length
- 1 year
- Course Start Date
- January 2026
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Course Overview
Studying for a Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Education and Leadership (PGCertClinEd Lead) at UEA will distinguish you as an exceptional leader and educator in your field.
Developed to be flexible, fully online, and to suit the needs of national and international health and social care professionals, this programme equips you with advanced skills in teaching, support, and supervision, enabling you to inspire and develop others in clinical practice or higher education.
You'll benefit from learning alongside experienced clinical educators in an interprofessional environment. The course features a flexible blend of asynchronous eWorkshops and synchronous sessions, allowing you to engage with content at your own pace. Activities are thoughtfully designed to foster critical thinking, collaboration, workplace-based reflection, and professional growth.
Throughout the programme, you'll explore cutting-edge theories and practices in clinical education and apply them to real-world projects. In preparation for your dissertation, you'll gain in-depth knowledge of research methodologies, empowering you to drive change and promote excellence in clinical education. The diverse cohort, comprising professionals from various health and social care backgrounds and settings, helps to enrich your learning experience, encouraging you to think creatively about how different people learn.
If you're an excellent communicator with a passion for teaching, this programme will unlock new career opportunities. Graduates often pursue roles as full-time or part-time educators, mentors, or supervisors in healthcare, using their expertise to train and inspire the next generation of the healthcare workforce. By completing the PGCertClinEd Lead, you'll be well-prepared to make a lasting impact on education and leadership in health and social care.
Download here the Course Structure Table Outlining all PGCertClinEd Lead Modules
If you have any queries in relation to an aspect of the PGCertClinEd Lead or would like to discuss your application please email Dr Cesar Orsini.
Accreditations
Complete our PGCertClinEd Lead programme successfully and you'll be eligible for professional recognition as a Fellow of Advance HE (FHEA). The FHEA Fellowship offers numerous benefits, including recognising and consolidating professional practice, demonstrating commitment to teaching and learning, and enhancing career prospects through its growing value in higher education appointments and promotions. It also grants the use of post-nominal letters (FHEA) and is increasingly recognised by international institutions.
Study and Modules
Structure
You're expected to complete this Postgraduate Certificate programme by studying one year part-time. During your time with us, you'll need to complete two compulsory modules, in which you'll explore advances in both theory and practice in clinical education and leadership, and you'll learn to apply your knowledge to the practical design and development of teaching and inquiry methods.
These clinical education modules are designed to help you reflect on your own learning in order to support learning in others. They will also help you develop the skills you need to design your own teaching programmes and techniques using contemporary methods, in a way that is relevant to your discipline and clinical area.
The course is entirely online (no face-to-face contact). Each module will be delivered fully online through a number of teaching blocks mixing asynchronous and live synchronous activities. Each learning block will be divided into two-three asynchronous eWorkshops that you'll need to complete in your own time and at your own pace withing the course timeframe. Each learning block is linked to one synchronous session that you're required to attend. You'll also need to engage in independent study, workplace-based learning and reflection, as well as with time required to prepare assignments.
Each 20-credit module involves approximately 200 effort hours, and 40 credit-module approximately 400 effort hours. This includes hours spent on online activities, synchronous and asynchronous teaching, pre- and post-class activities
You'll need to have access to teaching opportunities while on the course to enable you to make concrete theory-practice links and to facilitate work-based projects. Therefore, you're required to be engaging in an educational role (can be honorary) and will be responsible for organising your teaching.
Please download and review the following documents carefully to ensure that you are familiar with the course schedule and requirements.
- Provisional calendar for synchronous and asynchronous activities in Year One
- Provisional timetable and requirements for Module 1: MED-7165E - Enhancing Teaching, Learning & Assessment in Clinical Education
- Provisional timetable and requirements for Module 2: MED-7034X - Leading Teaching, Learning & Assessment in Clinical Education
Compulsory Modules
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.
Teaching and Learning
This programme is a collaborative initiative between Norwich Medical School and the School of Health Sciences within the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMH) at UEA. With its strong reputation for excellence, the Faculty provides a unique opportunity for you to learn from experienced clinical educators in an interprofessional environment, enriching your educational journey.
The programme is grounded in the principles of adult learning (andragogy), encouraging you to actively identify and address your own learning needs. You'll collaborate with teaching staff and peers, tailoring your learning experience within the formal structure of the award. This approach empowers you to take ownership of your development and prepares you to apply these principles in your own educational practice.
You'll engage with innovative learning methods, including learner-centred activities, student-led learning, and the use of advanced resources such as IT tools and Blackboard facilities. These methods are designed to challenge and inspire you, fostering skills and strategies that are directly transferable to your work as an educator.
Our team is dedicated to ensuring an inclusive and equitable experience for all learners, regardless of profession, location, seniority, or academic background. The online delivery of the programme features activities that promote critical thinking, collaboration, workplace-based reflection, and professional growth. Course material is delivered in blocks, allowing you to work asynchronously at your own pace, supplemented by live synchronous sessions where your participation is required. Key provisional dates and module schedules are available in the course structure section.
Beyond the online content, you'll undertake directed reading, independent study, and assignment preparation. We will also provide guidance for workplace-based reflection and learning, enabling you to deepen your understanding and apply new knowledge to real-world contexts. This holistic approach ensures a rich and flexible learning experience tailored to your needs as a clinical educator.
Assessment
Throughout the course, you'll engage with a variety of formative and summative assessments designed to align with the learning outcomes and teaching methods of each module. Assessments include reflective essays, detailed lesson plans, and asynchronous oral presentations of work-based projects. You'll receive constructive written feedback on all assignments, highlighting strengths and areas for improvement. A programmatic assessment approach with a variety of assignments supports the flexible nature of the programme responding to the needs of learners from different settings and locations.
Employability
After the Course
Your Postgraduate Certificate will provide you with a variety of career options, such as a full/part-time educator, or a mentor or supervisor working in an education or healthcare setting. Whichever route you choose, you'll be playing a vital role in developing the workforce and nurturing careers.
In addition, the contacts you make within the University will enhance the credibility of your degree and help establish your reputation as a contributor to essential teaching and educational research projects.
Our programme is designed to complement the relevant professional, statutory and regulatory body standards and frameworks, and is aligned to the UK Professional Standards Framework for Teaching and Supporting Learning in Higher Education (UKPSF).
Careers
The course will provide you with a variety of career options and opportunities, such as:
- Full/Part-time Educator, Mentor or Supervisor in an education or healthcare setting.
- Clinical academic jobs in universities (e.g., Lecturer, Researcher).
- Clinical educational roles, including those requiring recognition and approval by the General Medical Council or equivalent (e.g., Clinical/Educational Supervisor).
- Lead roles (e.g., Director of Medical Education, Training Programme Director).
- Further study: on completion of your PGCertClinEd Lead course you'll be able to top up studies leading to a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Education and Leadership (PGDipClinEd Lead) or a Master’s in Clinical Education and Leadership (MClinEd Lead).
On completion of the PGCertClinEd Lead, you’ll be able to teach in a range of clinical settings, with a broad range of expertise and sector specific knowledge attained. It’ll help your career path in education alongside clinical practice, enhancing your role in your team and letting you make a real difference.
Discover more on our Careers webpages.
Entry Requirements
- This course is open to
UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in January each year.
- Typical UK Entry Requirements
Degree classification
Bachelors degree - 2.2
Degree Subject
A Health Care profession or related area
- Additional Entry Requirements
Applicants will be asked to provide a reference that evidences their current employer will provide them an opportunity to teach whilst on the course. This is essential for the completion of specific core modules.
- Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all postgraduate applicants.
- This course is open to
UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in January each year.
- Typical International Entry Requirements
Degree classification
UK Bachelors degree - 2.2 or equivalent
Degree Subject
A Health Care profession or related area
- Additional Entry Requirements
Applicants will be asked to provide a reference that evidences their current employer will provide them an opportunity to teach whilst on the course. This is essential for the completion of specific core modules.
- English Foreign Language
Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading):
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IELTS: 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in all components)
We also accept a number of other English language tests. Review our English Language Equivalencies for a list of example qualifications that we may accept to meet this requirement.
Test dates should be within two years of the course start date.
If you do not meet the English language requirements for this course, INTO UEA offer a variety of English language programmes which are designed to help you develop the required English skills.
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- Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all postgraduate applicants.
Fees and Funding
Tuition fees for the Academic Year 2025/26 are:
UK Students: £3,555
International Students: £3,555
Further Information on tuition fees can be found here.
NHS England Bursaries
This course accepts students who qualify for a Bursary with NHS England for Trainees and Educators in the East of England. For more details please visit NHS England website.
Course Related Costs
No additional costs anticipated beyond the course fees. Electronic reading lists are available for all modules which link to electronic resources available in the UEA library.
Please see Additional Course Fees for details of course-related costs.
How to Apply
How to apply
Applications for Postgraduate Taught programmes at the University of East Anglia should be made directly to the University.
To apply please use our online application form.
Further information
If you would like to discuss your individual circumstances prior to applying, please do contact us:
Postgraduate Admissions Office
Tel: +44 (0)1603 591515
Email: admissions@uea.ac.uk
International candidates are also encouraged to access the International Students section of our website.