Programme delivery and assessment

The programme is delivered in an online environment that provides a dynamic and collaborative learning experience.

Expert tutors will support you through every stage of the programme and you can engage with fellow students in supportive and constructive online networks. The flexible learning environment means you learn at the times and locations that suit you best, making this programme suitable for high calibre, busy professionals who want to update and extend their knowledge of 'patient safety and clinical human factors. 

The programme is delivered by recognised experts in the various subject areas and will draw upon the extensive staff expertise at the University of Edinburgh and at other Institutions internationally. A blend of online learning methods are utilised such as; discussion forums and live tutorials to create a dynamic and collaborative learning experience.  You will become part of an on-line community bringing together students and tutors from all over the world. 

Assessment of progress is achieved by group work, essays, critical incident reporting, scientific posters and group wiki events.  In addition to the core learning in Patient Safety and Clinical human Factors, the programme will allow you to enhance your interpersonal, self-management, IT, team working and project management skills.

Intermittent Study (or Flexible study)

Online distance learning at the University of Edinburgh is designed to be flexible and to tie in with other commitments.  For this reason, students are able to take intermittent study breaks, completing the taught component of the programme in anywhere between 2-5 years.  The Dissertation year must be completed within one academic year of its start.