Admissions for Health Professions Education Program
February 20, 2025 2025-10-17 13:46Admissions for Health Professions Education Program
Applications for the Postgraduate Certificate - HPE
Applications are now open for the PgCert-HPE Class of 2026, a 6-month, blended program (online and in-person) designed to equip health professionals to teach, assess, and lead in academic and clinical settings.
Application Timeline
Applications open from today 16 October 2025 until 30 November 2025 @ 11:59 PM CAT. Take note of the Important Dates below for the Admissions Process.
| Date |
Application Opens | 16 October 2025 |
Application Closes | 30 November 2025 @ 11:59 PM CAT |
Admissions Interviews | December 2025 |
Final Decision | January 2025 |
Who Should Apply?
Applicants from all health disciplines and career stages who teach, supervise, design, or support learning in health professions education across universities, teaching and district hospitals, and regulatory bodies.
This includes (but isn’t limited to):
- Deans, provosts, department heads, faculty
- Chairs/members of education or examinations committees
- Curriculum designers and program coordinators
- Clinical educators and mentors in teaching hospitals
- Regulators and policy makers involved in HPE
Entry Requirements
- Applicants should have matriculated and successfully graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field from any accredited institution. Official academic transcript and degree certificate should be attached as proof of completion.
- Professional experience in teaching, supervision, or educational leadership within health-related higher education institutions (or clear evidence of teaching potential for early-career applicants) is preferable.
- A signed and stamped recommendation letter confirming institutional support and dedicated time to attend online and in-person sessions is required from any applicant who is currently employed.
- Strong motivation to contribute to educational quality at home institution.
- Strong written and spoken English.
Application Materials
- Demographic Information
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Degree certificate and official transcript/s
- Signed and stamped employer recommendation letter
Fees and Funding
UGHE offers scholarships to outstanding students based on merit, financial need, and diversity. All applicants qualify for a need-based scholarship after being admitted into the PgCert -HPE program. Tuition requirements are typically met through a combination of funding mechanisms, including government scholarship support, training or study fellowships and UGHE scholarship support.
FAQs
Contact
If you have any questions throughout the process, please contact UGHE’s Team on
or send your inquiry on this
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