Education for Health Professionals PGDip - 2023/4
Awarding body
University of Surrey
Teaching institute
University of Surrey
Framework
FHEQ Level 7
Final award and programme/pathway title
PGDip Education for Health Professionals
Subsidiary award(s)
| Award | Title |
|---|---|
| PGCert | Education for Health Professionals |
Modes of study
| Route code | Credits and ECTS Credits | |
| Part-time | PSA56012 | 120 credits and 60 ECTS credits |
QAA Subject benchmark statement (if applicable)
Education Studies
Other internal and / or external reference points
NA
Faculty and Department / School
Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences - School of Health Sciences
Programme Leader
WHITE Nikki (Health Sci.)
Date of production/revision of spec
18/04/2024
Educational aims of the programme
- The PG Diploma will enable suitably qualified Health and Social Care Professionals to develop their leadership and change management knowledge and skills in order to contribute to the continuous development of education provision within their learning and teaching environment. Teachers will be facilitated to evaluate the evidence base underpinning teaching practice and identify areas that would benefit from further research and develop the knowledge and skills in order to audit learning and teaching activities and the learning environment and facilitate necessary change.
Programme learning outcomes
| Attributes Developed | Awards | Ref. | |
| Explore in depth the conceptual models, theories and frameworks that support the provision of educational practice | K | PGCert, PGDip | |
| Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and understanding through the scholarship of teaching | K | PGCert, PGDip | |
| Evaluate strategies that will enhance the quality of learning, teaching and assessment | K | PGCert, PGDip | |
| Demonstrate a systematic understanding of the conceptual models, theories and frameworks that support leadership in the context of educational practice | K | PGCert, PGDip | |
| Utilise in depth knowledge and critical appraisal skills through research evaluation | K | PGCert, PGDip | |
| Undertake audit that will enhance the quality of the learning and teaching experience | K | PGCert, PGDip | |
| Analyse and systematically evaluate the journey of learning for both teacher and student | C | PGCert, PGDip | |
| Utilise self-directed and autonomous approaches to research and enquiry, generating a deeper understanding of the concepts of learning and teaching | C | PGCert, PGDip | |
| Critically explore the effectiveness of learning and teaching strategies through the synthesis of innovative approaches | C | PGCert, PGDip | |
| Be cognisant of the complexities of curriculum design through creativity | C | PGCert, PGDip | |
| Analyse and evaluate approaches to leadership in order to facilitate the delivery of high quality learning and teaching | C | PGCert, PGDip | |
| Initiate audit activities that measure effectiveness of learning and teaching | C | PGCert, PGDip | |
| Critically appraise learning and teaching research through systematic review in order to deliver evidence based learning and identify areas for further research | C | PGCert, PGDip | |
| Design creative and innovative learning, teaching and assessment strategies to support the development of professional knowledge and practice | P | PGCert, PGDip | |
| Plan, facilitate and evaluate learning through critical thinking and enquiry | P | PGCert, PGDip | |
| Utilise a range of resources to effectively manage development of self and others | P | PGCert, PGDip | |
| Make effective judgements regarding students¿ achievements through rigorous assessment processes and feedback | P | PGCert, PGDip | |
| Design creative and innovative audit activities to enhance the learning environment | P | PGCert, PGDip | |
| Demonstrate self-direction and originality in dealing with leadership issues in relation to learning and teaching | P | PGCert, PGDip | |
| Design creative and innovative audit activities to enhance the learning environment | P | PGCert, PGDip | |
| Demonstrate self-direction and originality in dealing with leadership issues in relation to learning and teaching | P | PGCert, PGDip | |
| Demonstrate originality in the application of research knowledge and skills to enhance professional teaching + learning practice | P | PGCert, PGDip | |
| Engage creatively in participative learning techniques, i.e. Problem-based / enquiry-based / action learning, enabling sound judgements to be made in complex and unpredictable situations | T | PGCert, PGDip | |
| Adopt a critical reflexive stance towards their own practice and its development | T | PGCert, PGDip | |
| Work collaboratively with colleagues, through team work and leadership, to ensure that resources are managed responsibly | T | PGCert, PGDip | |
| Become autonomous, utilising professionalism to all aspects of their role whilst effectively communicating and working in partnership with colleagues from a range of disciplines to explore learning | T | PGCert, PGDip | |
| Show critical awareness of current issues much of which is at the forefront of their academic or professional discipline | T | PGCert, PGDip |
Attributes Developed
C - Cognitive/analytical
K - Subject knowledge
T - Transferable skills
P - Professional/Practical skills
Programme structure
Part-time
This programme is studied part-time over 48 months, consisting of 120 credits at FHEQ level 7. All modules are worth 15 credits with the exception of project, practice based and dissertation modules.
Parts of this programme may be studied outside of the standard University structure and may be subject to professional body requirements.
Programme Adjustments (if applicable)
N/A
Modules
Unstructured - FHEQ Level 7
| Module code | Module title | Status | Credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NURM106 | ART OF LEARNING AND TEACHING | Core | 30 | Year-long |
| NURM147 | SUPPORTING EDUCATION IN PRACTICE | Core | 15 | 1 |
| NURM117 | FRAMING LEARNING THROUGH THE CURRICULUM | Core | 15 | 2 |
| NURM141 | RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY | Core | 15 | 1 |
| HCRM039 | STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP FOR HEALTHCARE | Core | 15 | 2 |
| HCRM037 | IMPLEMENTING CHANGE IN PRACTICE | Core | 15 | 2 |
Module Selection for Unstructured - FHEQ Level 7
Students must take all core modules and choose one optional module. Information on CPD modules can be found at: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/healthsciences/professional-development/cpd-modules.htm
Opportunities for placements / work related learning / collaborative activity
| Associate Tutor(s) / Guest Speakers / Visiting Academics | N | |
| Professional Training Year (PTY) | N | |
| Placement(s) (study or work that are not part of PTY) | Y | Students undertake teaching in their practice area. |
| Clinical Placement(s) (that are not part of the PTY scheme) | N | |
| Study exchange (Level 5) | N | |
| Dual degree | N |
Quality assurance
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Please note that the information detailed within this record is accurate at the time of publishing and may be subject to change. This record contains information for the most up to date version of the programme / module for the 2023/4 academic year.