MSc Human Factors and Patient Safety at Teesside University

Programme overview

This online part-time master's applies evidence-based human factors tools and techniques to improve the reliability and safety of healthcare systems and processes. It develops leadership skills and strategies for driving patient safety change ethically and effectively. Students learn alongside peers from a range of clinical and non-clinical healthcare roles.

Department: Nursing & Health | Duration: 2 years part-time (online) | Intake: September | Study mode: part-time | Location: Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules are Applied Human Factors, Learning From Patient Safety Events, Legal and Ethical Issues in Leadership, Managing the Human Dimension of Change, Designing Ethical Research in Healthcare and a dissertation, Applying Human Factors in Practice. Learning is delivered online through recorded lectures, live tutor-led sessions and one-to-one tutorials; assessment is by essays, reports, recorded presentations, research proposals and research reports.

Career pathways

Graduates have moved into more senior roles within their organisations, been recruited to governance bodies and pursued new careers within academia.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An honours degree at 2.2 or above in a health or social care-related subject, or in leadership or management. Applicants with other qualifications and experience may apply through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) by evidencing ability to study at master's level, and are invited to discuss their experience. Basic digital literacy is required (Microsoft Office or equivalent, a PC with reliable internet, webcam and microphone).

Intake: September

Duration: 2 years part-time (online)

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