Human Factors for Patient Safety
University of StaffordshireCentre for Health Innovation Stafford, United Kingdom
Course overview
There’s a growing demand for systems approaches to healthcare safety and quality Staff are internationally recognised in the healthcare-related human factors field Accredited by the Chartered Institute for Ergonomics and Human Factors (CIEHF) conferring CIEHF membership to our graduates Learn how to become a health systems analyst and use the science of ergonomics to improve patient safety and transform day-to-day working practices. Safety scientists play a major role in preventing unintended harm across many high-consequence industries, improving overall wellbeing and changing the culture of workplaces. Our MSc in Human Factors for Patient Safety will teach you how to design applied solutions for health and social care settings.
Key highlights
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute for Ergonomics and Human Factors (CIEHF)
- Graduates gain CIEHF membership on completion
- Taught by staff internationally recognised in healthcare human factors
- Applies ergonomics science to improve patient safety and working practices
- Learn to design applied safety solutions for health and social care
- Develops skills to work as a health systems analyst
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of 6.0, with 5.5 in reading, writing, speaking and listening, as administered by the British Council in most countries or equivalent. The programme is subject to Staffordshire University’s Admissions Policy: https://www
Scholarships
Alumni Discount
25% on tuition fees compared to other universities, making your postgraduate degree a smart investment.
PGCE Bursary
The PGCE Bursary comprises six awards of £500 each.
Up to £500
Careers this course leads to
- Health systems analyst
- Human factors specialist
- Patient safety manager
- Ergonomist
- Clinical risk manager
- Quality improvement lead
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,405 per course | International: £9,405 per course
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Staffordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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