MSc Health and Medical Simulation

On a masters programme you will gain many different skills and a lot of knowledge. The main aims of this programme is to:

Provide you with the knowledge and skills required to utilize high and low fidelity simulation as a training and educational tool to improve the knowledge and skills of participants
Enable you to empower others to transfer learning acquired in simulation scenarios to the workplace in order to improve services and increase patient safety
Enable you to evaluate the effectiveness of your teaching in simulation on the knowledge and skills of other health care practitioners in order to increase patient safety and improve the quality of services
Enable you to critically appraise best evidence in order to inform your educational and training practice in simulation

The use of medical simulation and the teaching of human factors is a rapidly developing area within medical and healthcare education. A number of our previous students have achieved significant promotions and career enhancements following or during this programme of study.

A first degree in a related discipline, although applicants with evidence of equivalent professional/academic experience will be considered.
Normally two years full time (or equivalent) experience within a relevant field of practice.
Normally employed in a relevant area of practice whilst enrolled on the programme.
Overseas students will need to satisfy the University's English language requirement of IELTS 6.5 or above (or TOEFL equivalent). If you do not have the required level of English for entry, our academic English courses can help you to achieve this level.

Why choose this course?
Simulation is now recognised as a key component in managing medical emergencies, understanding the effect of interpersonal and team dynamics on quality of patient care, increasing patient safety and improving services. Therefore, there is a growing need for clinical facilitators who are developed to deliver high quality simulation training and education.

The University of Hertfordshire has state of the art simulation facilities, a track record, and the expertise in simulation education. This programme is unique in the UK.

The MSc Health and Medical Simulation has been developed to enable students to develop advanced knowledge and skills needed to provide high quality effective education and training across a range of situations, using Simulation as the primary tool.