Overview

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 the award winning e-learning group.

The Quality and Patient Safety Improvement programme of the University of Nottingham 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. The Advisory Board also includes national and international experts whose role is to highlight emerging developments in these fields.

Why choose this course?

Collaborative working designed by leading academics in health science, business and human factors

Access eLearning resources from the award-winning HELM group

86% of research activity is rated as world-leading and internationally excellent with significant impact on people's health and well-being

Career

The unique programme delivers tangible benefits 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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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Measurement and Analysis of Improvement in Practice

Applied Human Factors in Healthcare Safety and Quality

Organisational Aspects of Risk, Safety and Quality

Leading and Following in the Improvement Process

Improvement, Power, Professionalism and Citizen Leadership

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-03 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-24 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

2.2 in related subject

We accept a wide range of qualifications from all over the world.
We treat all applicants with alternative qualifications on an individual basis. We may also consider relevant work experience.

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Nottingham

United Kingdom

583 - 978 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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