The Quality and Safety in Healthcare MSc at the University of Leicester is designed for ambitious healthcare professionals seeking to lead impactful change within healthcare systems. You will explore the critical areas of quality improvement and patient safety, gaining the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to design and implement interventions that enhance patient outcomes and experiences. This postgraduate degree addresses the urgent need for evidence-based strategies to reduce harm, improve care delivery, and foster sustainable positive working environments. You will be equipped to tackle complex challenges in healthcare quality and safety, making a tangible difference in the field.
You will study on campus full-time over one year, engaging with core modules such as Quality and Quality Improvement in Healthcare, Patient Safety and Applied Human Factors, and Leading, Managing and Organising Quality and Safety in Healthcare. Your learning will be enriched by option modules allowing you to specialise, and you will undertake a significant dissertation project. Throughout your MSc, you will develop essential transferable skills in critical appraisal, academic writing, and project management. You will graduate with the expertise to advance your career in healthcare leadership, quality improvement, or patient safety roles.