Human Factors and Patient Safety MSc
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Study mode
Distance without attendance
Duration
1 year
Start date
JAN-22
Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect
Qualification type
MSc - Master of Science
Subject areas
Health Legal Issues Health Studies
Course type
Taught
Course Summary
Course overview:
This course is delivered through distance learning, making it suitable for those working in clinical or leadership healthcare roles in the UK or internationally. You study part-time or full-time, with the flexibility to engage with the interactive learning materials at a time suitable to you.
The content of the course reflects contemporary issues in human factors and patient safety theory, including the exploration of human-centric design, understanding systems that contribute to mistakes, team effectiveness and dynamics. The course equips you with opportunities to use a range of tools and techniques to explore why errors occur.
In a global society where digital technology is rapidly developing, the impact this has on reliable and safe healthcare features as part of the course.
How you learn:
The course is entirely on-line so there will be engagement with Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) and different strategies will be used:
- Recorded key lectures
- Directed reading
- Video resources
- Webinar type events
- Group seminar through Collaborate Extra
The assessments also range in type and include on-line presentation.
How you are assessed:
The transition to master’s level study is embedded in the first core module, which is formatively assessed.
All material is available through the virtual learning environment. Summative assessments include poster presentations, written assignments, contribution to written commentary as well as a final dissertation.
Career opportunities:
You are prepared for a career in a human factors or patient safety leadership role.
Modules
Tuition fees
UK fees
Course fees for UK students
For this course (per year)
£6,100
Average for all Postgrad courses (per year)
£5,202
International fees
Course fees for non-UK/ international students
For this course (per year)
£13,000
Average for all Postgrad courses (per year)
£12,227
Entry requirements
Applicants should have an honours degree at 2.2 classification or above.
University information
Based on its vibrant campus in the heart of Middlesbrough in North East England, Teesside University is a friendly, modern university offering a broad portfolio of courses. The University has recently invested more than £275m in its town-centre campus giving it a leading edge in digital innovation, forensic facilities and sport and health sciences buildings. The University is investing an additional £300m over the next ten years to further...more
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