Main navigation
- Programs
- Subjects
- Universities
- Destinations
- Advice
Pursuing a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Education and Leadership (PGDipClinEd Lead) at UEA will set you apart as an outstanding leader and educator in healthcare. This fully online, flexible program is tailored for health and social care professionals worldwide, providing advanced teaching, mentoring, and supervisory skills to enhance your ability to guide others in clinical or academic settings.You'll collaborate with seasoned clinical educators in an interprofessional learning community. The curriculum combines self-paced eWorkshops with live sessions, carefully structured to promote analytical thinking, teamwork, practical reflection, and career advancement.During the program, you'll examine innovative clinical education theories and implement them in practical scenarios. As you prepare for your dissertation, you'll master research techniques that enable you to transform clinical education practices. Learning alongside diverse healthcare professionals from various specialties will broaden your perspective on different learning approaches.For skilled communicators passionate about teaching, this diploma opens doors to rewarding career paths. Alumni frequently become dedicated educators, coaches, or clinical supervisors, shaping future healthcare professionals. The PGDipClinEd Lead equips you to significantly influence healthcare education and leadership.
Career ProspectsPost-GraduationYour diploma offers numerous professional opportunities, including positions as educators (full-time or part-time), or as mentors/supervisors in educational or clinical environments. Regardless of your path, you'll be instrumental in workforce development and professional growth.The connections you establish at UEA will strengthen your professional standing and position you as a valuable contributor to important teaching and research initiatives.Our program meets professional, statutory, and regulatory requirements, and aligns with the UK Professional Standards Framework for Higher Education Teaching (UKPSF).
This course is open to
UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in January each year.
Typical International Entry Requirements
Degree classification
UK Bachelors degree - 2.2 or equivalent 
Degree Subject
A Health Care profession or related area
Additional Entry Requirements
Applicants will be asked to provide a reference that evidences their current employer will provide them an opportunity to teach whilst on the course. This is essential for the completion of specific core modules.
English Foreign Language
Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading):  
IELTS: 7.0 overall (minimum 7.0 in all components)