Graduate Certificate in Clinical Education

• Gain access to esteemed academics and a dynamic peer group

• Enjoy the flexibility of blended online and face-to-face learning

• Get comprehensive support from expression of interest to graduation

The Graduate Certificate in Clinical Education is part of the University of Melbourne's Excellence in Clinical Teaching (EXCITE) program, designed to create exceptional clinical educators. As a student, you will enhance your teaching skills and put educational theory directly into practice in your clinical workplace through an immersive and practical learning experience.

Highlights of the Clinical Education experience:

Expert instruction

EXCITE course facilitators come from a variety of clinical, educational, and academic backgrounds, meaning they have vital disciplinary knowledge and understand its application to real clinical environments. You will learn from leaders in the field through keynote sessions and skilled practitioners through workshops.

Engaged cohort and professional network 

Courses are interprofessional, meaning you will develop a useful professional network and share diverse perspectives. You will study alongside people from many different disciplines, including physiotherapists, speech pathologists, nurses, and more, sharing challenges and knowledge from across the spectrum of clinical experience as you develop your practice as a clinical educator.

At the University of Melbourne, you'll be at the heart of a world-class medical and research precinct, giving you access to some of the brightest research minds and invaluable opportunities with our partner health and research institutions.

Flexible and interactive learning

Delivery involves dynamic face-to-face teaching alongside online study, allowing you to enjoy the flexibility of blended learning. EXCITE courses are designed to be studied part-time, fitting around busy clinical schedules.