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Clinical Pedagogy MA/PG Dip/PG Cert

This programme is offered by the King's Learning Institute at King's College London and is taught in conjunction with clinical specialists from the School of Medicine, School of Biomedical and Health Sciences and King's College Dental Institute.

Who is the course for?
The MA Clinical Pedagogy is designed for healthcare professionals to inform and develop their pedagogic practice. It is particularly valuable for both clinical and non-clinical practitioners who teach in a clinical environment.

What does it involve?
The MA Clinical Pedagogy offers participants a choice from a range of discipline-specific and interdisciplinary modules which reflect the changing environment of the National Health Service and for those working within healthcare professions.

Students select modules from five key areas:

  • Introduction
    Fundamentals of Pedagogy
  • Development
    Managing People
    Professional Development
    Personal Development
    Interprofessional Leadership and Learning
  • Context
    Dentistry in an Educational Context
    Pharmacy in an Educational Context
    Dietetics in an Educational Context
    Medicine in an Educational Context*
  • Pedagogy
    Models of Expertise
    e-Pedagogies
    Curriculum Models
    Basic Science
  • Research
    Dissertation
    Research Methods
    Evaluating Pedagogic Research

Students are required to complete 60 credits for each of the following:
PG Cert (one module form the Introduction, Development, Context and Pedagogy)
PG Dip (any four additional modules selected from Development, Context, Pedagogy and Research)
MA (by taking the Research Dissertation module)

Each module will be assessed by means of a written assignment.

*Subject to approval

Entry requirements
Relevant first degree and normally a minimum of three years' professional experience in a clinical environment. Students should be on the relevant healthcare register.

How much does it cost?
The fees for 2009/10 are £315 per 15-credit module.

How to apply?
To apply please complete the online application form which you can find at https://myapplication.kcl.ac.uk/

How do I find out further information?
Dr Ian Kinchin - Programme Director

E: ian.kinchin@kcl.ac.uk   King's Learning Institute, King's College London