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Innovation and Improvement Science at Lancaster University - UCAS

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2024 - 2025
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Course summary

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** The Postgraduate Certificate focuses on the development of key underpinning knowledge and skills. There are progression routes to Postgraduate Diploma and Master's with increased emphasis on bespoke learning related to the delivery of innovation and improvement projects and you can choose from a range of optional modules in line with your specific needs. Students may also make a claim (Accreditation of Prior Learning) to gain credits for exemption from some modules.

Assessment method

Coursework, including learning contracts, project proposals, reports, reflective commentary, and oral presentation.

Entry requirements

A first degree or equivalent professional qualification. We may also consider non-standard applicants, please contact us for information. 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

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

For information about fees and funding please visit our website: www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding.
Innovation and Improvement Science at Lancaster University - UCAS