Human Factors for Patient Safety

There’s a growing demand for systems approaches to healthcare safety and quality Staff are internationally recognised in the healthcare-related human factors field Accredited by the Chartered Institute for Ergonomics and Human Factors (CIEHF) conferring CIEHF membership to our graduates Learn how to become a health systems analyst and use the science of ergonomics to improve patient safety and transform day-to-day working practices. Safety scientists play a major role in preventing unintended harm across many high-consequence industries, improving overall wellbeing and changing the culture of workplaces. Our MSc in Human Factors for Patient Safety will teach you how to design applied solutions for health and social care settings.

A degree from a UK university or equivalent is desirable but not essential. We also welcome applications from those with relevant professional experience plus evidence of ability to successfully undertake the course and benefit from it. International English Requirements: A minimum overall IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of 6.0, with 5.5 in reading, writing, speaking and listening, as administered by the British Council in most countries or equivalent. The programme is subject to Staffordshire University’s Admissions Policy: https://www.staffs.ac.uk/legal/policies/Staffs-admissions-policy.jsp A wide range of qualifications are accepted from around the world https://www.staffs.ac.uk/international/your-application-journey/english-language-requirements Due to the applied science that is the basis of the course, there is a requirement to be employed (or professionally engaged) in an area of health or social care systems.

IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of 6.0, with 5.5 in reading, writing, speaking and listening, as administered by the British Council in most countries or equivalent. The programme is subject to Staffordshire University’s Admissions Policy: https://www

International students: £9,405 per course

UK students: £9,405 per course

UK/Home: £9,405 per course

International: £9,405 per course

April 2027 April 2028

See central postgraduate application guidance: https://www.staffs.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/apply

• Centre for Health Innovation Stafford, United Kingdom