PostgraduatePostgraduate Certificate

Patient Safety and Clinical Human Factors (Online Learning)

Name: Patient Safety and Clinical Human Factors (Online Learning)
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The University of Edinburgh

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1 yearDuration

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£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary

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Course Overview

The PgCert Patient Safety and Clinical Human Factors (Online Learning) at The University of Edinburgh is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about improving patient care. this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year part-time structure. This three year, part-time, online MSc programme in Patient Safety and Clinical Human Factors aims to support graduate health care professionals, ranging from nurses, surgeons, anaesthetists, veterinarians, paramedics and those working in healthcare management. You will learn how to use evidence-based tools and techniques to improve the reliability and safety of everyday health care systems and processes. As an applicant of this degree, you will be looking to distinguish yourself as being an expert in patient safety and looking to move towards specialising or taking a management lead in thi... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 94% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £29,000 within three years, and a 90% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Human Factors in Healthcare Systems

Patient Safety Culture and Leadership

Evidence-Based Safety Improvement Methods

Risk Assessment and Error Analysis

Quality Management and Reliability Engineering

Healthcare Communication and Team Performance

Research Methods in Patient Safety

Independent Research Project in Clinical Safety

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement

2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6.5	6	6	6	6

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

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Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — The University of Edinburgh

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£27,500	£30,000	£32,000
3 years	£25,000	£29,000	£34,500
5 years	£29,000	£39,500	£49,500

Official Data

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💼 Employment Breakdown

85%Working

15%Work & Study

90%Professional Jobs

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