Program Summary
Duration
1 Year
Application Deadline
October 17, 2024
Study Type
Full Time - Blended
Fees
AED 60,000
About the Program
The Postgraduate Diploma in Health Professions Education aims to prepare health professionals from all backgrounds to become transformative educators. This practice-centered diploma offers a tailored curriculum designed to equip you with the skills to create impactful learning experiences and develop your leadership skills.
This program is recommended for any health professional seeking to improve education within their practice and those wishing to take the next step in their careers as educators.
Designed with flexibility in mind, our blend of online and on-campus sessions enables seamless integration into your professional commitments. You will also benefit from personalized mentorship by experienced faculty members who are dedicated to your success.
The overall aim of the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Professions Education at MBRU is to educate leaders in Health Professions Education (HPE) in:
- The theory and practice of HPE
- Direct teaching knowledge and skills
- Competencies to appraise and produce HPE scholarship
- The skills to design, plan and implement a relevant HPE curriculum
- The skills to support and encourage the improvement of HPE
Graduates of the program are expected to have competencies in the following domains:
- Design and Planning of Learning
- Assessment of Learning
- Teaching and Facilitating Learning
- Educational Management and Leadership
Graduates with a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Professions Education work in various professional settings such as universities, healthcare organizations, and accreditation organizations. Job roles include clinical instructors, lecturers, and professional practice educators.
Timeline
| 2025-26 Admission Timeline | |
|---|---|
| June 20, 2024 | Applications Open |
| October 17, 2024 | Applications Close |
| October 24, 2024 | English Submission Deadline |
| 2 weeks after closing | Admission Offers |
Please comply with the published deadlines as late applications will not be considered.
Study Plan
University Students & Graduates
| Degree | Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in a health discipline (or equivalent) with a minimum cGPA of 3.00 on a scale of 4.00 or equivalent.
Applicants with cGPA between 2.5 – 2.99 or equivalent may be considered for conditional admission.* |
| Motivation Letter | In 300 words or less, provide us with more insight about:
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Note:
- Applicants with university degree obtained outside the UAE, are required to submit an Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) – General with Grade Average for US institutions evaluation when applying to evaluate the transcripts and have a standard GPA (http://www.ece.org)
- *If accepted, student must take a maximum of nine credit hours of courses during the period of conditional admission and must achieve a minimum cGPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in these nine credits of courses studied or be subject to dismissal.
IELTS Academic
- Minimum of band 6 with no skill less than 5.5
- ‘IELTS Indicator’ will not be considered for admission purposes
- A single certificate to be submitted, combined scores are not accepted
- Must have been taken within the last two years
- IELTS One Skill Retake is accepted
TOEFL
- iBT 80; CBT 213
- PBT is not accepted
- ‘My Best Scores’ will not be considered for admission purposes
- Must have been taken within the last two years
Note: English proficiency is an admission criteria and all applicants, regardless of the medium of study or nativity, are required to submit either the IELTS/TOEFL.
Required Documents
We exclusively accept applications through our online application form on the website. All fields must be carefully filled as per the instructions on the application. Inaccuracies may lead to disqualifying your application.
Applicants are advised to:
- Read the entire application form before filling in any details.
- Some fields have specific instructions, please follow them carefully.
- Have the following documents scanned and ready to upload in colored PDF format:
- Recent photo (high resolution with white background)
- Valid passport copy
- Emirates ID Card – front (if applicable)
- Emirates ID Card – back (if applicable)
- Family Book (UAE Nationals only) / Mother’s Family Book (UAE mother nationals only)
- Residency Permit (if applicable)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Official undergraduate Degree Certificate
- Official undergraduate Academic Transcript(s)
- Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE)* – General with Grade Average (if applicable)
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- Results of English Proficiency Test (e.g., IELTS – Academic or TOEFL)
* For applicants with a degree awarded outside the UAE, Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) – General with Grade Average evaluation in U.S. institutions is required to evaluate the transcripts and have a standard GPA (http://www.ece.org).
You will receive an application number when you create a login account. Please save your application number and use it in all communication with the admissions team. It is the formal unique identifier of your application to MBRU. Shortlisted applicants will receive an email communication for the next stage of admission process.
Selection Process
Successful screened in applicants who meet the criteria will be offered conditional admission.
Tuition Fees
| Application fee | AED 1,000 AED + AED 50 (5% VAT) due at the time of application (Non-refundable) |
| Seat reservation fee | AED 5,000 (Non-refundable)* |
| Tuition fee | AED 60,000 |
| Scholarships & discounts | Click here to view options |
*Please note that the seat-reservation fee is due upon accepting your conditional offer and is non-refundable. For students who enroll in classes, the seat-reservation fee will be deducted from their 1st semester installment.
Refund Policy & Special Circumstances
Document Attestation
All applicants for admission are required to obtain equivalency/recognition of their educational degree from the UAE Ministry of Education. The attestation process depends upon whether you completed your degree within or outside UAE.
Requirements for Equivalency/Recognition of certificate obtained outside UAE can be found on Ministry of Education website.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I apply?
Applications to the MScHPE and PGDipHPE programs can only be submitted through our online application portal. Applications are only accepted during the open application period. Late and incomplete applications will not be considered after the deadline, and interested applicants are invited to apply for the next academic year. For your application to be considered complete, you will need to submit your online application, upload all supporting documents, and pay the non-refundable application fee of AED 1050 (1000AED + 5 % VAT).
How does the admission process work?
Please note that for your application to be considered, you must complete the online application, upload the required documents, and pay the application fee. An experienced panel of MBRU faculty and staff will then review completed applications and shortlist qualified candidates. Selection will be based on the applicant’s academic and professional credentials as well as the motivational letter.
What does the admissions committee evaluate when making admissions decisions?
Previous academic and/or professional experience are the main criteria for evaluation. However, communication skills and personality characteristics are also taken into consideration. English proficiency is a mandatory requirement.
When am I required to attend classes?
The graduate programs in HPE are blended, so there are requirements for attendance on campus and online. Typically, online classes will take place on Friday mornings, and on campus classes will take place on Saturdays. The HPE700 and HPE707 courses will require a full week on campus at the start of the course.
