Maria Jackson

Maria Jackson is a Senior Lecturer in Medical Genetics at the School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing at the University of Glasgow. She serves as Director of the MSc Medical Genetics program, which enrolls 25-40 international students annually, and coordinates biomedical education for pre-sessional programs targeting non-English first-language students. Additionally, she advises undergraduate medical students (MBChB) across all five years.

Research Focus: Her educational research centers on pedagogical effectiveness, including peer assessment, feedback engagement, and international student integration. Recent projects include 'Student Expectations of MSc/PhD study' and 'Does assessed reflection promote greater student engagement with feedback?'

Scientific Awards:

• Best Postgraduate Teaching Team (Prospects Postgraduate Awards, 2014)

Contributions to Education: She has published studies on student assessment models, developed online learning tools, and presented at multiple University of Glasgow Learning and Teaching Conferences on curriculum design and feedback practices.