Surgery & Medicine - Human Factors in Patient Safety
An interprofessional Master's programme focused on leadership, teamwork, and communication to improve patient safety in healthcare.
Best for:Best for healthcare professionals, including clinicians and managers, aiming to lead safety and quality initiatives in clinical settings.
Overview
This Master's programme at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland is designed for healthcare professionals seeking to lead patient safety initiatives. The curriculum emphasizes interprofessional collaboration, personal effectiveness, and the development of advanced research skills. Participants will explore human factors in clinical environments to improve safety outcomes and organizational performance. The programme is delivered in a flexible, part-time online format, making it accessible to working practitioners worldwide.
What you'll do
- Engage in interprofessional learning with a diverse cohort of healthcare practitioners.
- Develop and apply leadership strategies to improve patient safety initiatives.
- Enhance communication and teamwork skills within clinical environments.
- Conduct research related to human factors and safety in healthcare settings.
- Complete 90 ECTS credits through a flexible, part-time online curriculum.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor of Medicine (MB) or a primary degree in a health and social sciences field with at least 2.2 honours.
Degree offered: Master's
Language: English; IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.5, or equivalent.
Instruction: English
- Minimum of two years of postgraduate work experience in a healthcare setting.
- Demonstrated ability to reflect on complex healthcare safety challenges.
- Proficiency in English for academic and professional communication.
- Must hold a primary degree at 2.2 honours level or equivalent.
- Must provide evidence of at least two years of postgraduate healthcare work experience.
- International applicants must meet English language proficiency standards.
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How to apply
Applications are submitted through the university's online portal. Candidates must provide academic transcripts, a CV, a letter from their current employer, and a 500-word essay on patient safety. All submissions are screened for AI-generated content.
- CV
- Copy of passport
- Educational transcripts
- 500-word response on healthcare safety
- Letter from current employer
- Proof of English language proficiency
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