Course Summary
The Human Factors in Patient Safety programme provides a greater awareness of risk and error in the workplace by equipping scholars with the skills required to mitigate risk and prevent adverse outcomes in healthcare settings.
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Entry Requirements
This is an inter-professional programme. Applications are invited from all those working in the acute hospital setting including surgeons, anesthesiologists, emergency medicine physicians, obstetricians, radiologists, acute care nurses, pharmacists, physiotherapists, radiographers, social workers, dietitians, occupational therapists, other allied healthcare professionals and quality managers.
To be eligible, you must hold a Bachelor of Medicine (MB) or a primary degree in a health and social sciences field with a qualification achieved at the level of 2.2 honours.
All candidates must also provide evidence of at least two years’ work experience in healthcare.
As part of the application process you are required to submit the following supporting documentation:
CV.
Copy of passport.
Copy of educational transcripts.
Proof of sponsorship (where applicable).
A 500-800 word response to the question 'Why is healthcare still not safe?'. Please note that all responses will be screened for AI generated content. Before submitting your application please review our AI guidelines.
Letter from current employer.
Evidence of English language qualification (where applicable).
English language requirement exceptions
If English is not your first language, you will also need to supply a copy of an academic Opens in new windowIELTS examination, or equivalent, with an overall score of at least 6.5 and no individual band below 6.5*, unless exempt.
Exemptions may apply if you have:
Completed school or undergraduate studies (three or more years) through English in a country where English is the majority native language
Completed school or undergraduate studies (three or more years) in an English speaking institution in a country where English is not the majority native language and where an IELTS score of 5 or more was a requirement for admissions to the programme
Been working in a country (two years or more) where English is the majority native language or for an employer where English language is the official language
Please note: Certified proof must be uploaded as part of your application.
Read more about minimum English language requirements at https://www.rcsi.com/dublin/postgraduate/policies-and-guidelines/english-language-requirements
Application Details
How to apply
Please note applications are now open for our inter-professional, part-time and online Postgraduate Diploma/MSc in Human Factors in Patient Safety programme.
Applications will close on Friday, 4th August 2023.
We advise all candidates considering about applying to submit their application to our Human Factors in Patient Safety team as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Queries
If you have any questions in relation to deadlines or availability please email [email protected].
Next start date September 2025
Fees
How to apply
Please note applications are now open for our inter-professional, part-time and online Postgraduate Diploma/MSc in Human Factors in Patient Safety programme.
Applications will close on Friday, 4th August 2023.
We advise all candidates considering about applying to submit their application to our Human Factors in Patient Safety team as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Queries
If you have any questions in relation to deadlines or availability please email [email protected].
The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
Career Progression
Progression from Postgraduate Diploma to MSc
The MSc in Human Factors in Patient Safety is a two-year programme; the first year leads to the award of a Postgraduate Diploma, while the second leads to the award of MSc in Human Factors in Patient Safety.
At the end of year one and on the successful completion of five modules, you will be given the opportunity to indicate if you wish to progress to the MSc. Provided you have met the requirements to progress, you may continue to the MSc.
If, at this point, you do not wish to progress to the MSc, you can graduate with a Postgraduate Diploma in Human Factors in Patient Safety.
You must complete the Postgraduate Diploma year to be eligible to progress to the MSc. There is no option to enter straight into the MSc as this is a two-year programme.
Duration
Mode of delivery
Online - Part-time