Overview

Flexible. Global. Practice-Oriented.

Our Open and Distance Learning (ODL) programmes are designed for busy healthcare professionals across the globe who wish to enhance their educational roles without interrupting their clinical or professional commitments. These programmes combine academic rigour with flexibility, supported by experienced facilitators and robust digital learning platforms.

Programme

Postgraduate Certificate and Master in Health Professions Education – Open and Distance Learning

The PGCHPE (ODL) provides a strong foundation in health professions education, focusing on essential principles of teaching, learning, assessment, and professional practice. It is ideal for clinicians and educators who are new to educational roles or seeking formal training in HPE. Meanwhile MHPE (ODL) engage the learners towards developing required competencies as curriculum planner, educational leaders and researchers.

Key Features

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Flexible Learning
Combination of synchronous (live) and asynchronous learning enables learners to study at their own pace while benefiting from real-time interaction.
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Designed for Working Professionals
Structured to accommodate busy health professionals and educators, allowing learners to balance professional, personal, and academic commitments.
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Global Learning Community
Engage with participants and facilitators from diverse health professions and international contexts, enriching perspectives and peer learning.
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Practice-Integrated Curriculum
Learning activities are closely aligned with participants’ own workplace, academic, or training environments, ensuring immediate application to practice.
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Dedicated Focus on Digital & E-Learning Pedagogy
Specific emphasis on technology-enhanced learning, preparing educators to design, deliver, and evaluate online and blended education effectively.
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Facilitator-Guided Learning Experience
Ongoing academic support from experienced health professions education faculty throughout the programme.

Programme Structure

PGCHPE (ODL)

5 modules | 20 credits
  • Educating 21st Century Healthcare Professionals
  • Theories and Methods of Teaching and Learning in Health Professions Education
  • E-learning in Health Professions Education
  • Workplace Based Learning in Health Professions Education
  • Assessment and Feedback

MHPE(ODL)

10 modules | 42 credits
  • Educating 21st Century Healthcare Professionals
  • Theories and Methods of Teaching and Learning in Health Professions Education
  • E-learning in Health Professions Education
  • Workplace Based Learning in Health Professions Education
  • Assessment and Feedback
  • Laying the foundation of research
  • Curriculum Planning & Evaluation
  • Management & Leadership in Health Professions Education
  • Dissertation I
  • Dissertation II

Additional Information

Delivery & Platform

  • Interactive self-directed materials, discussion forums, and reflective practice
  • Application of learning within workplace or academic settings
  • Delivered via Moodle and MS Teams

Intake

March, May, July, September, November

Programme Director

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A/Prof Dr Pathiyil Ravi Shankar

Postgraduate Programmes in Health Professions Education (ODL)

Email: [email protected]

Learn more about the programme

Detailed information on programme duration, intake, entry requirements, assessments, structure, and fees is available in the official programme brochures.
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