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  Innovation and Improvement Science - MSc/PGDip/PGCert


Online Lancaster University    Centre for Training & Development (CETAD)

Part time September, January MSc, PGCert, PGDip See course dates on website
Nursing & Health (27)

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The Innovation and Improvement Science programme offers a unique opportunity to enhance healthcare delivery through research and innovation. This work-based course focuses on improving the organization and delivery of healthcare for the benefit of patients. With flexible module options, you can tailor your learning to suit your specific needs. The programme starts with a Postgraduate Certificate, where you will develop key knowledge and skills. Progression to the Postgraduate Diploma and MSc allows for a deeper understanding of innovation and improvement projects. Entry requirements include working in a healthcare context and employer/stakeholder support. Prior experience and a Postgraduate Certificate in Innovation and Improvement Science are required for the Diploma and MSc.

About the course

This 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 patient benefit. It is a work-based course, requiring you to identify and implement service improvement projects in your own work context.

The course is designed to focus on key concepts:

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

You may also make a claim for credit for prior learning to gain exemptions from some modules by undertaking the module to be deleted.

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Entry Requirements

Applicants working in a health care context. Usually three years work experience (clinical or nonclinical), which allows for the scope to undertake innovation and improvement projects. All applications require employer/ stakeholder support. For the Postgraduate Diploma/MSc, a Postgraduate Certificate in Innovation and Improvement Science is required.


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