Education for Health Professionals MA

Why choose this course

Study a hands-on, clinical curriculum to inspire and nurture new talent to meet modern healthcare demands – as an existing qualified health or social care professional, including:

• Medics
• Midwives
• Nurses
• Paramedics
• Physiotherapists
• Allied health professionals.

Learn from a multidisciplinary team of lecturers, who are all healthcare professionals with experience of working in the NHS.
Access one of the only health education programmes in the south of England.
Gain qualified teacher status to become an educator within healthcare practice.

What you will study

You’ll enhance your analytical and critical thinking skills, whilst developing the sharp judgement, empathy and creativity that both modern teaching and professional practice within healthcare demand. You’ll explore and analyse key educational and leadership issues in health and social care, while challenging and debating contemporary theory and practice.

You’ll study topics, including the art of learning and teaching, framing learning through the curriculum, implementing change in practice and supporting education in practice.

You’ll also complete a research dissertation in an area of personal interest, which we’ll match with the expertise of our academic staff, ensuring you get the best support.

Careers and graduate prospects

We offer careers information, advice and guidance to all students whilst studying with us, which is extended to our alumni for three years after leaving the University. Our graduates have lifetime access to Surrey Pathfinder, our online portal for appointment and events bookings, jobs, placements and interactive development tools.

By completing this course, you’ll fulfil the growing demand for excellent teachers with masters-level qualifications in the healthcare sector. 100% of our graduates go on to employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes survey 2020, HESA). Our alumni typically work for the NHS, private healthcare organisations and academic institutions.

A minimum of a 2:2 in a relevant UK honours degree, or a recognised equivalent international qualification. You must be currently registered as a healthcare professional to apply.