Peninsula Medical School
MSc Healthcare Improvement and Patient Safety
Healthcare systems all share one current goal: to deliver safe, high quality care within budget against a backdrop of skill shortages and increasing patient demand. Our MSc in Healthcare Improvement and Patient Safety will equip you with the confidence to address these challenges. On this programme you will develop the knowledge and expertise to analyse healthcare processes, propose evidence-based improvements and to lead implementation within your own workplace setting.
Available pathways
This programme is based on our previous MSc in Simulation and Patient Safety, but with additional flexibility at the postgraduate certificate stage where you study Patient Safety and Quality Improvement accompanied by either:
- Simulation and Enhanced Learning – this module will allow you to become an expert practitioner in the use of simulation to advance clinical education across all clinical disciplines using a wide range of simulation modalities.
or:
- Human Factors in Healthcare – this module will develop your understanding and skills around the science of human factors and ergonomics allowing you to make system changes to enhance performance for the benefit of patients and staff.
There is also a full-time and intercalated route available for this programme.
Please contact susanne.smith@plymouth.ac.uk for further information.
Applications for 2020 entry
The programme structure will not change for the September 2020 intake as a result of COVID-19. Our programmes are tailor-made for busy clinicians and healthcare managers and run on a part-time, flexible basis helping you balance your studies with your personal and professional commitments. Modules will be delivered online if necessary.
Applications for 2021 entry
The programme is now accepting applications for 2021 delivery. The online delivery changes due to COVID-19 restrictions may continue into 2021 if necessary. They are proving popular and successful. The closing date for international applications is 30th June 2021. The closing date for home applications is 31st July 2021. Please contact susanne.smith@plymouth.ac.uk for further information.