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MSc Healthcare Simulation and Patient Safety
Galway
INTAKE: September
Program Overview
The MSc in Healthcare Simulation and Patient Safety at the University of Galway is a specialized program focusing on enhancing healthcare professionals' skills in simulation-based education and improving patient safety. It aims to provide students with the knowledge and expertise to advance healthcare practices through simulation techniques.
Curriculum: The curriculum covers various aspects including simulation methodologies, healthcare technologies, patient safety protocols, debriefing techniques, crisis resource management, and quality improvement strategies. It integrates theory with practical applications in simulated healthcare settings.
Research Focus: The program emphasizes research methodologies in healthcare simulation and patient safety. Students have opportunities to engage in research projects focusing on simulation effectiveness, patient safety measures, human factors in healthcare, or innovative simulation technologies.
Industry Engagement: The University of Galway collaborates with healthcare facilities, simulation centers, and medical device companies. Through partnerships, students gain hands-on experience in simulated healthcare environments and engage with cutting-edge technologies.
Global Perspective: Recognizing the global impact of patient safety practices, the program adopts a global perspective. It explores international patient safety standards, cultural influences on healthcare, and best practices in simulation-based education worldwide.
Location
Galway
Score
IELTS 6.5
Tuition Fee
€ 8990
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Academic Qualifications: International students applying for postgraduate programs at the University of Galway are generally required to have achieved a minimum academic performance equivalent to 60% or above in their previous academic qualifications.
English Language Proficiency:
- IELTS: Overall band score of 6.5 or 7.0, with no individual section scoring below 6.
- TOEFL iBT: Overall score of 88 with minimum section scores of Listening 7, Speaking 16, Writing 18, and Reading 8.
- PTE (Pearson Test of English): Overall score of 61, with a minimum score of 48.
Students must provide:
- academic marksheets & transcripts
- letters of recommendation
- a personal statement - SOP
- passport
- other supporting documents as required by the university.
Work experience: Some postgraduate courses may require relevant work experience in the field.
It's important to note that entry requirements can vary by program and may change over time. Additionally, some programs may have additional requirements, such as interviews, portfolios, or work experience.
NUI Galway offers various scholarships and financial aid options specifically tailored to support international students pursuing their academic endeavors at the university. These scholarships aim to assist students in managing the costs associated with studying abroad and encourage academic excellence.
International Student Scholarships: NUI Galway provides scholarships dedicated to international students based on academic merit, varying from partial tuition fee waivers to substantial scholarships covering a significant portion of tuition costs.
Government and External Scholarships: The university assists international students in availing themselves of government-funded scholarships or external funding opportunities offered by various organizations, both in Ireland and internationally. These scholarships may be country-specific or based on academic achievement and specific fields of study.
Research Scholarships: For postgraduate research students, NUI Galway offers several research scholarships and funding options. These scholarships support research projects and cover tuition fees, living expenses, or research-related costs.
Undergraduate and Postgraduate Scholarships: There are diverse scholarships available for both undergraduate and postgraduate international students across various disciplines, rewarding academic achievement and supporting talented individuals seeking higher education at NUI Galway.
Specific Program Scholarships: Some scholarships are program-specific, focusing on particular courses or areas of study, aiming to attract high-caliber students to those fields.
The MSc in Healthcare Simulation and Patient Safety program at the University of Galway offers graduates diverse career paths in simulation education, patient safety, quality improvement, simulation technology, and clinical risk management, contributing to advancing healthcare practices and patient outcomes.
Simulation Educator/Trainer: Graduates can work as simulation educators, designing and delivering simulation-based training for healthcare professionals in hospitals, clinics, or medical schools.
Patient Safety Specialist/Officer: Professionals in patient safety focus on developing and implementing safety protocols in healthcare settings. Graduates can work in healthcare organizations to improve patient safety practices.
Healthcare Quality Improvement Coordinator: Graduates can work in quality improvement roles, analyzing healthcare processes, and implementing changes to enhance patient safety and healthcare efficiency.
Simulation Technology Specialist: Professionals in simulation technology focus on managing and implementing simulation technologies in healthcare. Graduates can work for companies providing simulation equipment or in healthcare institutions managing simulation labs.
Clinical Risk Manager: Graduates can work as clinical risk managers, assessing and mitigating risks in healthcare settings to improve patient safety and reduce medical errors.
