Apply using the Applicant Portal
The Apply Now button on the right will take you to the Applicant Portal. There, you can create and submit your application and supporting documents, and you can also request your references.
An application is only complete when:
- you have submitted your application and supporting documents via the Applicant Portal
- you have paid the application fee if applicable. For further information on application fees, and which courses require an application fee, see here.
- your referees have provided their references.
The programme is open to those who have successfully completed the University of Cambridge Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Education.
Applicants should be medical, dental or healthcare professionals who are engaged in education and training activities commensurate with their level of experience and as is relevant to their professional roles and responsibilities. It is suitable for ‘early career’ educators as well as those with more experience.
Applicants to the programme are expected to demonstrate proficiency in the English language; students whose first language is not English must be able to satisfy the current English Language Competence requirements of the University’s Board of Graduate Studies in the year in which they apply for admission to the course.
Selection Process
Applications are considered on a rolling basis with the final deadline being the 28th May 2026. The interviews will be held as part of the selection process if required.
Things You'll Need
You should start preparing the things that you'll need when you apply. These will be mandatory, unless specifically flagged as optional.
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Two referees willing to give you a reference
Either academic or professional – please see our References guidance for more information about which type you need. Your referees will need to have submitted their reference by the course deadline. - Transcript
- CV/resume
- Evidence of competence in English
If required - please see our Competence in English guidance for more information. - ICE - MST ME - Confirm previous postgraduate study
- ICE - MSTME - CSQs
- ICE - MSTME - Declarations
- ICE - PGCorDME - Funding
Gates Cambridge Scholarships
If you wish to be considered for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship you will also need to provide the following:
See Gates Cambridge for more information.
How to Find a Supervisor
Each student has a named supervisor and will work with them to identify preferred ways of working (face-to-face or remote supervision) and patterns of supervision over the year. The supervisor will be agreed by the course director following discussion with, and based upon the research interest of, the student.