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Human Factors and Ergonomics for Patient Safety PGCert

Loughborough University

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  • Qualification

    Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert

  • Location

    Loughborough University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Our PG Certificate Human Factors and Ergonomics for Patient Safety provides an insight into human factors, focusing on the promotion of patient safety in the healthcare sector. It also concentrates on investigations relevant to understanding and intervening in these situations, with the view to improving conditions for those exposed.This CIEHF recognised programme examines how best to ensure a good fit between people, their actions, the objects they use and the environments which they occupy. You will apply theoretical principles, data and methods to ensure that design is optimised for human wellbeing and overall system performance.You will benefit from teaching provided by world-leading academics, industry experts and specialists to ensure that you are trained to the highest professional standard. Previous guest speakers for our Human Factors and Ergonomics for Patient Safety programme include industry experts from Humanscale, EDF Energy, Rolls Royce and AMEC, as well as specialists in health and safety, aviation safety, environmental health, health practitioners and experienced lecturers from other universities.Past students have joined us from a wide range of health disciplines and backgrounds, including health sciences, nursing, medical practice, human physiology, kinesiology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy and psychology.

Application deadline

14/09/2026

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University information

Loughborough University

Loughborough University

Loughborough University

  • University League Table

    7th

  • Campus address

    Loughborough University, Epinal Way, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3TU, United Kingdom

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The university's two campuses are located in Loughborough and London, both close to airports, making it easy to explore Europe and beyond.
Loughborough's research community has over 1,200 research students spanning 90 nationalities, with more than 800 members of staff supporting them.
Home to around 18,000 students and staff from more than 130 different countries. Of the students based at the London campus, 80% are international students.

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  • Subject ranking

    Art & Design

    4th out of 83 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    163 71%

    12th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    81.0 81%

    3rd

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.20 80%

    31st

    16

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