Innovation and Improvement Science

Entry requirements

A first degree or equivalent professional qualification.

We may also consider non-standard applicants, please contact us for information.

If you have studied outside of the UK, we would advise you to check our list of international qualifications before submitting your application.

Months of entry

October

Course content

The MSc in Innovation and Improvement Science is designed for applicants working in a healthcare context with the scope to undertake innovation and improvement projects.

This work-based course allows you to explore how to make better use of research and innovation to improve ways in which healthcare is organised and delivered for the benefit of patients.

The course is designed to focus on key concepts:

• Improvement science concepts
• Evidence-based approaches
• Quality improvement and measurement

The MSc also includes:

• Work-based enquiry methods for investigating innovations and improvement projects
• Work-based healthcare innovation and improvement projects, varying in size and scope depending on the target award
• Students may also make a claim (Accreditation of Prior Learning) to gain credits for exemption from some modules.

Course Content

The course structure is outlined below, including core modules and some example optional modules. This programme is extremely flexible to suit your needs. For a full list of the optional modules available see: short courses and modules.

Start dates

We are recruiting now for start dates throughout the year. For more information or to apply please make an enquiry to the CETAD team.

Information for international students

We may ask you to provide a recognised English language qualification, dependent upon your nationality and where you have studied previously.

We normally require an IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 6.5, and a minimum of 6.0 in each element of the test. We also consider other English language qualifications.

Fees and funding

Learn more at the fees and funding page.