Quality and Patient Safety Improvement MSc/PGDip/PGCert
University of Nottingham
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MSc - Master of Science

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Queen's Medical Centre

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SEP-25

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12 months

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MSc - Master of Science

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Queen's Medical Centre

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12 months

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MSc - Master of Science

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Queen's Medical Centre

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SEP-25

Duration

48 months

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Course overviewThis unique degree programme develops your expertise in patient safety, human factors and quality improvement and how this applies to practice.You will benefit from a strong practical element, as each module offers a mix of classroom-based teaching and access to a comprehensive suite of online learning resources, designed by our award winning e-learning group.Our programme is designed by an interdisciplinary collaboration, involving leading academics in health science, business ...Read more

Course overview

This unique degree programme develops your expertise in patient safety, human factors and quality improvement and how this applies to practice.

You will benefit from a strong practical element, as each module offers a mix of classroom-based teaching and access to a comprehensive suite of online learning resources, designed by our award winning e-learning group.

Our programme is designed by an interdisciplinary collaboration, involving leading academics in health science, business and human factors, with key input from collaborative partners including:

  • NHS partners
  • Centre for Health Innovation Leadership and Learning
  • Human Factors Research Group (HFRG)
  • Trent Simulation and Clinical Skills Centre (Information and Insight Service)

Course content is delivered from nationally-recognised experts drawn from patient safety, improvement science and human factors. Our Advisory Board also includes national and international experts whose role is to highlight emerging developments in these fields.

The programme can be undertaken full-time over one year or part-time over a maximum of four years, and studied to the level of PGCert (60 credits), PGDip (120 credits) or MSc (180 credits).

Graduate destinations

Our unique programme delivers tangible benefits for graduates, in terms of professional development, and the workplace. It equips you with the skills to undertake future research projects, pursue publication or apply to undertake a higher research degree.

Students completing the MSc programme will have the opportunity to apply for short term clinical or non-clinical placements with partnering organisations.

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32nd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
30th

Modules

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Entry requirements

2.2 in related subject

Tuition fees

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Domestic

£13,450 per year

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Students from Domestic

This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

MSc £13,450 / PGDip £8,967 / PGCert £4,483

£24,300 per year

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Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

MSc £24,300 / PGDip £16,200 / PGCert £8,100

£24,300 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

MSc £24,300 / PGDip £16,200 / PGCert £8,100

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University of Nottingham
University of Nottingham , Nottingham

The University of Nottingham is a pioneering institution with a long and distinguished heritage in education....

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Nottingham Education Centre NOTTINGHAM NG7 2HA United Kingdom
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