MSc (Healthcare Quality Improvement)

Overview

The MSc (Healthcare Quality Improvement) is a part-time online programme. This programme consists of seven 10-credit modules, and one 20-credit module. Each 10-credit module will be delivered over a six-week period with one module delivered at a time. The 20-credit Dissertation module will be delivered over 33 weeks. Successful completion of the MSc (Healthcare Quality Improvement) will allow eligibility to apply for entry into Doctorate programmes in related disciplines.

In Year 1, five 10-credit modules to the value of 50 credits must be completed before registering for Year 2. Two 10-credit and one final 20-credit module (Dissertation) to the value of 40 credits will be delivered in Year 2.

Exit Award: Postgraduate Certificate in Healthcare Quality Improvement

Upon successful completion and passing modules to the value of 30 credits in Year 1, students may exit the programme with a Postgraduate Certificate in Healthcare Quality Improvement.

Exit Award: Postgraduate Diploma in Healthcare Quality Improvement

Upon successful completion and passing modules to the value of 60 credits (50 credits in Year 1 and 10 credits (NU6306) in Year 2), students may exit the programme with a Postgraduate Diploma in Healthcare Quality Improvement.

Programme Requirements

For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements