About the course

Harm resulting from unsafe healthcare is one of the ten leading causes of death and disability in the world today. While it seems inherently obvious that patient safety should be at the heart of everything we do in healthcare, the mechanisms for doing so are not always simple. Learning about quality and patient safety will equip you to lead change in healthcare that can make a real impact on the experiences and outcomes of patients. A sound theoretical knowledge of quality improvement and patient safety will help you to identify and design interventions for change that have the greatest chance of decreasing patient harm, improving patient experience and generating a sustainable positive working environment. On our MSc, you will learn the practice and theories of healthcare quality and patient safety from our academics, who are leading world-class research in this area, and from experts in quality and safety at our NHS partners. Among the topics you will study are quality improvement methods, the influences on patient safety, methods and knowledge in the discipline of ergonomics and human factors, and the use of data for quality improvement and patient safety. You will also be supported to develop key transferable skills in critical appraisal, academic writing, project management and communication. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: GB£22,600

Intake	Location
Term (January), 2024	Leicester
Term 1 (September), 2024	Leicester
Term 2 (January), 2025	Leicester
Term 1 (September), 2025	Leicester
Term 2 (January), 2026	Leicester

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Leicester

A good undergraduate degree (2:1) in a related field of study.

　　Or an equivalent professional qualification or substantial equivalent experience in a relevant field.

　　Academic qualifications and transcripts

　　Personal statement/research proposal

　　Two completed references (one must be academic) OR names and contact details of two people from whom we can request references (one must be an academic referee).

　　Proof of English language competency (if your first language is not English)

　　IELTS 7.0 or equivalent.

　　TOEFL iBT - 100

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 100.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Leicester. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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