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. 

Programme Requirements

Module List

Code	Title	Credits
Year 1
Students take 50 credits as follows:
Core Modules
NU6302	Practice Enhancement for Quality Healthcare	10
NU6303	Advancing Practice for Patient Safety	10
NU6310	Implementation of Evidence-Based Practice for Quality Improvement in Healthcare	10
NU6312	Contemporary Issues in Healthcare	10
NU6313	Digital Healthcare	10
Year 2
Students take 40 credits as follows:
Core Modules
NU6304	Advanced Research Methods Applied to Healthcare	10
NU6306	Clinical Leadership for Healthcare Quality Improvement	10
NU6309	Applied Research for Evidence Based Practice and Quality Improvement	20
Total Credits		90

Examinations

Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards Book and for each module in the Book of Modules.

Programme Learning Outcomes

Programme Learning Outcomes for MSc (Healthcare Quality Improvement) (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate advanced knowledge and capabilities in the area of digital health;
  
• Act as innovators and leaders of quality improvement initiatives in contemporary healthcare environments;
  
• Enhance healthcare delivery through continuous quality improvement initiatives and innovation;
  
• Execute proficiency at advancing patient/client safety in clinical practice and at organisational level;
  
• Actively engage in collaborative research to enhance healthcare quality improvements in practice;
  
• Assume clinical leadership roles that influence quality improvement in practice and organisational change.