Learn how evidence-based tools and techniques improve the reliability and safety of everyday healthcare systems and processes. You are introduced to the key concepts of human factors science and consider the contemporary healthcare landscape, particularly the safety culture. Critically explore the concept of patient harm and its impact on individuals, teams and the organisation. Develop academic skills for postgraduate study, including searching electronic databases and evaluating evidence.

Pricing options:
2023/4+ - this is for students who commenced or are commencing their studies after 1 August 2023
2025/6+ - this is for students who commenced or are commencing their studies after 1 August 2025

Prepare for your dissertation project by developing a research proposal. Gain skills in developing focused questions, searching academic databases, designing research, evaluating research, and explore the principles and practices of ethical research design.

Pricing options:
2023/4+ - this is for students who commenced or are commencing their studies after 1 August 2023
2025/6+ - this is for students who commenced or are commencing their studies after 1 August 2025

This module is designed as the end-of-course dissertation module, and will be assessed with an independent research project and a 30-minute professional discussion (100%). The human factors discussion is to assess students' reflection on their own knowledge base but also to highlight and assess their ability to consider learning after the programme. The module is aimed at students undertaking an MSc in a health or social care field and is aimed at enabling students to consolidate and further develop their skills and knowledge gained during previous modules. Students will also be required to develop their research-related knowledge to identify a researchable problem, plan and execute a study. Students can utilise a range of different methodologies for their study, such as quantitative, qualitative or systematic review.

Pricing options:
Pre 2023/4 - this is for students who commenced their studies before 1 August 2023
2023/4+ - this is for students who commenced or are commencing their studies after 1 August 2023
2025/6+ - this is for students who commenced or are commencing their studies after 1 August 2025

Explore the strategies and techniques that help healthcare staff effectively learn from patient safety events in line with The Patient Safety Incident Response Framework. You look at the underpinning contributory factors of similar events so the review can identify relevant and robust actions to prevent subsequent similar events. Investigate the influence of organisational culture and psychological safety, learning methods to create and sustain high-quality, safe and effective care for local communities.

The aim of this module is to enable you to develop a comprehensive and critical understanding of knowledge pertaining to legal and ethical aspects of leadership. Key theory related to Safeguarding, Liability; Governance; Due Diligence; and Whistle-blowing will be addressed. Student learning is supported through learning and teaching strategies using virtual key lectures and tutorials.

Pricing options:
Pre 2023/4 - this is for students who commenced their studies before 1 August 2023
2023/4+ - this is for students who commenced or are commencing their studies after 1 August 2023
2025/6+ - this is for students who commenced or are commencing their studies after 1 August 2025

You develop a comprehensive and critical understanding of knowledge in relation to the legal and ethical aspects of leadership. Key theories related to safeguarding, liability, governance, due diligence and whistleblowing are addressed.

Pricing options:
2023/4+ - this is for students who commenced or are commencing their studies after 1 August 2023
2025/6+ - this is for students who commenced or are commencing their studies after 1 August 2025

Develop your knowledge and understanding of the human dimension of change. Consider why change can falter or fail, and examine at the skills, behaviours and approaches to managing it. Enhance your abilities in coaching conversations and oral presentation. You are encouraged to use a global mindset, make ethical decisions and apply social intelligence, intellectual flexibility and political astuteness when considering how change is implemented.

Pricing options:
2023/4+ - this is for students who commenced or are commencing their studies after 1 August 2023
2025/6+ - this is for students who commenced or are commencing their studies after 1 August 2025