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MSc - Master of Science
Queen's Medical Centre
Full Time
SEP-25
12 months
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MSc - Master of Science
Queen's Medical Centre
Full Time
SEP-25
12 months
MSc - Master of Science
Queen's Medical Centre
Part Time
SEP-25
48 months
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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:
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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Students living in
Domestic
£13,450 per year
Students from Domestic
MSc £13,450 / PGDip £8,967 / PGCert £4,483
£24,300 per year
Students from EU
MSc £24,300 / PGDip £16,200 / PGCert £8,100
£24,300 per year
Students from International
MSc £24,300 / PGDip £16,200 / PGCert £8,100
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