Master in Clinical Education Pgcert

At Queen's University Belfast, applications for the Oct 2027 intake are due by Jul 15, 2027, while tuition costs 20,800 GBP per year.

Delivered through a live, interactive online format, this programme enables medical and dental professionals to refine their pedagogical skills and ground their clinical teaching in robust, Master’s-level theory. By integrating practical teaching projects directly into your current workplace—whether in a hospital ward, outpatient clinic, or dental practice—the curriculum ensures that your studies remain immediately applicable to your daily professional responsibilities.

Collaborative Clinical Expertise

The course is taught by Queen’s University staff in close association with the Northern Ireland Medical and Dental Training Agency (NIMDTA). This partnership provides a unique environment where you can review your teaching techniques, explore contemporary issues in clinical education, and foster essential skills for mentoring, appraisal, and assessment. Whether you are facilitating on-the-job learning or designing curricula, the programme allows you to influence your learning pathway by selecting topics that align with your specific interests and career goals.

This Postgraduate Certificate serves as the foundational first year of a three-tier structure, offering a clear progression route toward a Postgraduate Diploma and, ultimately, an MSc in Clinical Education.

Queen's University Belfast is a historic and research-led university located in the heart of Belfast, Northern Ireland. Founded as Queen's College Belfast in 1845 and established as an independent university in 1908, Queen's combines a long heritage with modern ambitions. The campus sits within a designated conservation area and serves a diverse community of around 24,915 students, including roughly 3,500 international students, creating a lively and inclusive environment for study and social life.

Academically, Queen's is a Russell Group member with strong disciplinary strengths and a clear focus on employability. The university hosts four flagship Global Research Institutes addressing Global Peace, Security and Justice; Cyber Security; Health Sciences; and Food Safety, offering students opportunities to engage with impactful research. Career-facing initiatives such as Degree Plus and targeted employer workshops enhance internships, placements and graduate prospects, while sustained investment in campus infrastructure has delivered new teaching facilities, a student centre and a cutting-edge clinical simulation centre for health-related programmes.

For international students, Belfast offers an affordable and welcoming city experience with rich cultural life and efficient transport links across the UK and Ireland. University support services help with arrival, visas and accommodation, and a variety of clubs, societies and volunteering options make it easy to build networks and gain practical experience. Queen's is a strong choice for students seeking rigorous teaching, active research opportunities and clear pathways into careers in the UK and beyond.