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Overview

Programme Overview

The Master of Clinical Education (MClinEd) programme develops educational theory and practice to equip you for a career in clinical education.

Programme highlights

  • Application of educational theory to teaching and learning in the clinical context.
  • Skills in clinical teaching, including one-on-one supervision, bedside teaching, small group teaching and interactive large group teaching.
  • Reflection on your own practice and use of best evidence to promote improved practice in your workplace.
  • In-depth understanding of specialised areas of clinical education relevant to your area of practice.
  • Supervised research leading to advanced understudy in an area of clinical education.

Programme Careers

Potential Careers

Graduates may seek employment as educators in their clinical discipline in a healthcare organisation or at university. We advise that the University of Auckland is not involved in the employment of graduates and can make no guarantee of post-qualification registration or employment in New Zealand or any other country.

Jobs related to this programme

  • Clinical educator
  • Education researcher

Further Study Options

Student career planning services

Once you become a student at the University, you can get help with planning and developing your career from Career Development and Employability Services.

We advise that the University of Auckland is not involved in the employment of graduates and can make no guarantee of post-qualification registration or employment in New Zealand or any other country.

Key Information for Students

Key Information for Students

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Entry Requirements, Fees and Dates

Programme Entry Requirements

Other qualifications

If your highest qualification was gained from another tertiary institution, view our entry requirements.


University of Auckland minimum programme requirements

Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place. 

Taught (120 point) - 5.0 Grade Point Average

Taught (240 point) - 5.0 Grade Point Average

Research (120 point) - 5.0 Grade Point Average

Research (240 point) - 5.0 Grade Point Average

Calculate your Grade Point Average (GPA)

Postgraduate Requirements

You'll also need to meet other requirements, including time limits and total points limits. See Postgraduate enrolment.

Find a Supervisor

Depending on the type of programme you are pursuing, you may have the opportunity to complete a unique research project. To find out more about the research carried out at the University of Auckland and to identify potential supervisors, check out our researcher profiles.

Other Pathways to Study

Taught (120 point)

You must have completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Education with a GPA of 5.0 or higher.

Taught (240 point)

You must have either:

  • a Bachelors degree in a relevant clinical discipline such as medicine, midwifery, nursing, optometry, pharmacy or physiotherapy with a GPA of 5.0.
  • a Bachelors degree with a GPA of 5.0 in 60 points above Stage II. 
  • a Bachelors degree, and passed 60 points in a relevant postgraduate certificate, or postgraduate diploma, (or 60 points of relevant 700 level courses) with a GPA of 5.0 - provided that the postgraduate certificate or diploma has not been awarded

Research (120 point) 

You must have completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Education with a GPA of 5.0 or higher.

Research (240 point) 

You must have either:

  • a Bachelors degree in a relevant clinical discipline such as medicine, midwifery, nursing, optometry, pharmacy or physiotherapy with a GPA of 5.0.
  • a Bachelors degree with a GPA of 5.0 in 60 points above Stage II. 
  • a Bachelors degree, and passed 60 points in a relevant postgraduate certificate, or postgraduate diploma, (or 60 points of relevant 700 level courses) with a GPA of 5.0 - provided that the postgraduate certificate or diploma has not been awarded.

You also need to be currently engaged in clinical teaching or curriculum development in a health-related discipline.

If you do not meet the above entry requirements, but have other relevant experience and think you would be successful in postgraduate study, please contact us to discuss alternative pathways into our programmes. 

Fees and scholarships

Fees

Fees Disclaimer

Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses. For more information, please see Fees and Money Matters.

*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.

Scholarships

Scholarships and awards

Find out about the scholarships you may be eligible for.

Loans and Allowances

Student loans and allowances

Are you a New Zealand citizen or resident? You could be eligible for a student loan or allowance.

Cost of Living

Cost of living

Get an idea of how much accommodation and general living in Auckland will cost.

Advice on Programme Limits

This is a limited entry programme: there is a limit on the number of enrolments due to staff or space capacity. For more information, please see the Programme and Course Limitations section of the University Academic and General Statutes and Regulations.

Key Dates

Application Advice

Please note: we will consider late applications if places are still available. International students should start the application process as early as possible to allow sufficient time to apply for a visa.

Key Dates

SemesterApplication Closing DateSemester Start DateSemester End Date
2026 Semester One08 December 202502 March 202629 June 2026
2026 Semester Two08 June 202620 July 202616 November 2026

Other Important Dates

See important dates for the academic year, including orientation, enrolment, study breaks, exams, and graduation.

Regulations

Preamble

The regulations for this degree are to be read in conjunction with all other relevant statutes and regulations including the Academic Statutes and Regulations.

Admission

1 In order to be admitted to this degree, an applicant intending to complete 240 points must have:

a completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, or have equivalent prior study

or

b completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II

or

c (i) completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree from this University or have equivalent prior study

and

(ii) passed 60 points in a relevant postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma (or 60 points of relevant 700 level courses) with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, provided that the postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma as not been awarded.

2 In order to be admitted to this degree, an applicant intending to complete 120 points must have completed the requirements for the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Education from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, or have equivalent prior study.

3 In order to be admitted to this degree, an applicant must be engaged in clinical teaching or curriculum development in a health-related discipline.

4 Equivalence and relevance in Regulation 1 and 2 will be determined by the University. Equivalence pertains to the standard as well as nature and level of study.

5 a In exceptional circumstances the requirements in Regulation 1 may be waived by the relevant Associate Dean Academic or nominee if they determine that an applicant has at least three years of relevant practical, professional or scholarly experience that provides an equivalent level of preparation.

b In exceptional circumstances the requirements in Regulation 2 may be waived by the relevant Associate Dean Academic or nominee if they determine that an applicant has a Bachelors degree and relevant practical, professional or scholarly experience of an appropriate kind that is equivalent to one year of postgraduate study.

Note: A relevant degree may be one that qualifies the holder for registration as a health professional, or nonregistered health-focused profession. Relevant experience would include working as a health professional, or training healthcare workers.

Duration and Total Points Value

6 A student admitted to this degree under Regulation 1 or 5a must:

a pass courses with a total value of 240 points

and

b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees

and

c not exceed 280 points for the total enrolment for this degree.

7 A student admitted to this degree under Regulation 2 or 5b must:

a pass courses with a total value of 120 points

and

b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees

and

c not exceed 160 points for the total enrolment for this degree.

Structure and Content

8 A student enrolled for this degree must complete the requirements as listed in the Master of Clinical Education Schedule.

9 A student wishing to enrol in the Nursing courses listed in the Master of Clinical Education Schedule must hold current registration as a nurse in New Zealand.

10 A student who has to complete 240 points must achieve a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in the first 120 points of taught courses for this degree prior to enrolment in CLINED 790, 796, or 797. If this Grade Point Average is not achieved, students may apply to reassign courses passed to the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Education.

11 With the approval of the Programme Director or nominee students may substitute up to 30 points from the approved courses listed in the Master of Clinical Education Schedule with other relevant postgraduate courses.

12 A student must complete the University of Auckland Academic Integrity course as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar.

Research Component

13 a The dissertation or thesis is to be carried out under the guidance of a supervisor, appointed by the Programme Director.

b The dissertation or thesis topic must be approved by the Programme Director or nominee prior to enrolment.

c The dissertation or thesis is to be completed and submitted in accordance with the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

Credit, Cross-credit and Reassignment

14 A student may apply to reassign courses passed to the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Education.

Distinction

15 This degree may be awarded with Honours as specified in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

Variations

16 In exceptional circumstances the Programme Director may approve a variation to a student’s programme of study in accordance with the Enrolment and Programme Regulations.

Regulation Commencement or Amendment

17 These regulations and/or schedule have been amended with effect from 1 January 2025.

Schedule

Schedule Notes

With the approval of the Programme Director or nominee students may substitute up to 30 points from the approved courses listed in the Master of Clinical Education Schedule with other relevant postgraduate courses.

Programme Schedules

Complete 120 to 240 points comprising:

  • Either:
  • 1 item from 120 points Requirements, or
  • 1 item from 240 points Requirements, and
  • 1 item from Academic Integrity Course

Academic Integrity Course

Complete exactly 1 of the following:

Graduate Profile and Programme Capabilities

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