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Master of Clinical Education (MC-CLINED) // Attributes, outcomes and skills

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Intended learning outcomes

Graduates who gain the Masters of Clinical Education should have:



  • an advanced body of knowledge in a range of contexts for professional practice, scholarship and as a pathway for further learning
  • knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to the study of clinical education
  • cognitive skills to demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge and to reflect critically on theory and professional practice and scholarship
  • cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories and to apply established theories to different bodies of knowledge or practice
  • cognitive, technical and creative skills to generate and evaluate complex ideas and concepts at an abstract level
  • communication and technical research skills to justify and interpret theoretical propositions, methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions to specialist and non-specialist audiences
  • technical and communication skills to design, evaluate, implement, analyse and theorise about developments that contribute to professional practice and scholarship in clinical education
  • the ability to apply their knowledge and skills with creativity and initiative to new situations and/or for further learning
  • the ability to apply their knowledge and skills with high level personal autonomy and accountability
  • the ability to apply their knowledge and skills to plan and execute a substantial piece of research

Generic skills

On successful completion of this course, participants should have:

  • Developed problem-solving skills related to teaching design and methods in a variety of clinical teaching contexts.
  • Refined their analytical skills - the ability to construct and express logical arguments and to draw from educational theory to increase the clarity, efficiency and creativity of their teaching
  • Through discussion sessions and other interactions with fellow students, develop communication and presentation skills and collaborative reasoning about teaching and learning in clinical practice

Graduate attributes

The Melbourne Experience enables our graduates to become:

  • Academically excellent:
    • have a strong sense of intellectual integrity and the ethics of scholarship
    • have in-depth knowledge of their specialist discipline(s)
    • reach a high level of achievement in writing, generic research activities, problem-solving and communication
    • be critical and creative thinkers, with an aptitude for continued self-directed learning
    • be adept at learning in a range of ways, including through information and communication technologies
  • Knowledgeable across disciplines:
    • examine critically, synthesise and evaluate knowledge across a broad range of disciplines
    • expand their analytical and cognitive skills through learning experiences in diverse subjects
    • have the capacity to participate fully in collaborative learning and to confront unfamiliar problems
    • have a set of flexible and transferable skills for different types of employment
  • Leaders in communities:
    • initiate and implement constructive change in their communities, including professions and workplaces
    • have excellent interpersonal and decision-making skills, including an awareness of personal strengths and limitations
    • mentor future generations of learners
    • engage in meaningful public discourse, with a profound awareness of community needs
  • Attuned to cultural diversity:
    • value different cultures
    • be well-informed citizens able to contribute to their communities wherever they choose to live and work
    • have an understanding of the social and cultural diversity in our community
    • respect indigenous knowledge, cultures and values
  • Active global citizens:
    • accept social and civic responsibilities
    • be advocates for improving the sustainability of the environment

have a broad global understanding, with a high regard for human rights, equity and ethics

Last updated: 5 April 2025