Masters in Quality Improvement and Patient Safety
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Course type
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Study Options
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Contact details
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Postgraduate
Duration
3 years part-time
Fees and funding
£3150 per annum
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PG Cert (1 year) and PG Dip (2 year) available
For further information please see sections Programme Structure and Fees below.
Campus
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust
Start date
September 2022
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For all enquiries relating to this programme please contact our office
Quality Improvement andAcademic Team
Email: ngh-tr.QI@nhs.net
Tel: 01604 634700 ext. 4089
or
our Admissions Tutor
Laura Askew
Email: laura.askew@nhs.net
Tel: 075 96889186 ext. 4089
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Overview
The course is aimed at health and social care professionals who wish to develop a greater understanding and expertise in quality improvement and patient safety with strong emphasis on practical application. Each module will offer a flexible mix of taught elements and project-based learning in their practice, further supported by online learning resources.
Course Highlights
Only MSc in the UK that is delivered completely on-site in an acute setting
Work-based dissertation (extended QI project)
Health-related degree ideal for personal and professional development & career progression
Entry requirements
Students must be employed within a health and social care related environment and have:
Evidence of achievement of an appropriate healthcare or data related Bachelor’s degree with honours.
OR
Students who do not have a relevant Bachelor’s degree must satisfy the University that by virtue of their professional standing, qualification and/or training that they are fit to register for, and to benefit from, their proposed programme of study.
Delivery
The programme is delivered by Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust working in partnership with University of Northampton
Programme structure
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Title
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Credits
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Code
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Year
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Fundamentals of Quality Improvement
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20
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NURMO54
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Year 1
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Improvement Methodology
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20
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NURM056
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Measurement and Analysis of Quality Improvement
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20
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NURM055
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Leading and Implementing Change within Quality Improvement
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20
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NURM059
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Year 2
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Educating for Quality Improvement
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20
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NURM058
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Enhancing Patient Experience with QI
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10
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NURM115
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Innovation in Quality Improvement
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10
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NURM060
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Dissertation – Extended QI Project
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60
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0THM010
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Year 3
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MSc Quality Improvement and Patient Safety
To be eligible for the award, the student must successfully gain 180 credits from the above list.
Postgraduate Diploma in Quality Improvement and Patient Safety
To be eligible for the award of Postgraduate Diploma, the student must successfully gain 120 credits from the above list but not including OTHM010.
Postgraduate Certificate in Quality Improvement and Patient Safety
To be eligible for the award of Postgraduate Certificate, the student must successfully gain 60 credits from NURM054, NURM055, NUR056.
Assessment Methods
Students will be assessed through presentations, written assignments, case study presentations, oral vivas and portfolios. MSc students will also be required to design, implement and report on an extended Quality Improvement project as part of their dissertation.
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How to apply |
| MSc programme £9450
PG Diploma £6300
PG Certificate £3150
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For an Application Form please contact our office
Quality Improvement and Academic Team
Email: ngh-tr.QI@nhs.net
Tel: 01604 634700 ext. 3187
or contact our to
Admission Tutor - Laura Askew
ext. 4089
Email: laura.askew@nhs.net or agnes.kiraly@nhs.net
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