Key information
- Duration: Full-time (36 months); Part-time (60 months)
- Start dates & application deadlines:
- Starting January 2027 - Apply before Oct 2026
Overview
Educational research is fundamental to improving medical and health-related professional practice, from medical school to postgraduate training, and continuing professional development. At the Centre for Medical Education (C4ME), we are dedicated to contributing to the wider education community by sharing our research findings and involving key stakeholders in our educational research. Our research outputs and reputation are growing in both national and international importance.
Research areas within the Medical Education programme at Cardiff University:
- Assessment in medical education
- Clinical communication
- E-learning in medical education
- Equality and diversity in medical education
- Simulation and Human Machine Interaction in Medical Education
- Interprofessional education
- Peer-assisted learning
- Professional identity
- Selection in medicine
- Medical revalidation
- Transitions in medical careers
- Work-based learning
- Evaluation in Medical Education
Programme Structure
Research areas include:
- Assessment in medical education
- Clinical communication
- E-learning in medical education
- Equality and diversity in medical education
- Simulation and Human Machine Interaction in Medical Education
- Interprofessional education
- Peer-assisted learning
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 90
- PTE Academic: 69
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants should possess a minimum of an upper second class Honours degree, master's degree, or equivalent in a relevant subject.
- In some cases, a medical degree and/or relevant professional qualifications or experience are required.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country: 50,071 AUD / year (≈26,700 GBP / year).
Domestic tuition fees apply to citizens or residents: 9,388 AUD / year (≈5,006 GBP / year).
Living costs
Cardiff, United Kingdom: 1,178–1,999 AUD / month
Living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships are available for Medical Education; see programme website for details.