PgDip Medical Education

The Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) Medical Education is designed for those who already hold a Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert) and want to deepen their expertise in medical education. The degree is ideal for health professionals who are involved in training or supervising medical students, resident doctors, or those in dental or veterinary education. The course will help you gain practical skills to deliver high-quality teaching in today’s busy healthcare environment, where patient care is the priority. Learning from experienced academics and clinicians, plus guest speakers, you’ll get real-world insights that you can apply directly to your work. You’ll have the opportunity to tailor your studies to areas relevant to your current and future practice, supporting your career development, whether that be as a supervisor, teacher, course organiser, or training programme lead.

IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component) — standard University of Sunderland requirement (source: sunderland.ac.uk/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements)

International students: £19,000 per year

UK students: £9,250 per year

UK/Home: £9,250 per year

International: £19,000 per year

October 2026

No fixed deadline — apply at least 6 months before your start date via the University's direct application portal.

• On campus, United Kingdom