The Master of Science in Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety is a cornerstone program within the College of Public Health's Health Information Management and Technology department. This program equips graduates with the expertise to become driving forces for quality and safety in healthcare. The program curriculum incorporates well-established, nationally and internationally recognized techniques for quality improvement. We develop graduates with the skills to assess healthcare quality and patient safety, actively seeking opportunities for improvement.
- College
- College of Public Health
- Campus
- Dammam
- Track
- Health
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Degree
- MSc
- Gender
- Female, Male
- Years of study
- 2
- Credit hours
- 38
- Additional requirements
- Defence for the thesis
Vision
To be a leading force in advancing the profession of Quality Management and Patient Safety, both regionally and nationally.
Mission
To prepare leaders and researchers in healthcare quality and patient safety through fostering a culture of innovative teaching, scientific research and community services at both national and regional level.
Program Goals
1. Graduate professionals who are ready to assume leadership roles in quality improvement and patient safety at both national and regional level.
2. Provide cutting edge, holistic, and student-centered education in healthcare quality and patient safety.
3. Contribute to the knowledge base of healthcare quality and patient safety through highest quality interdisciplinary research.
4. Serve as leaders in educating the public and advocating policy changes to promote patient safety on the national level.
5. Help fulfil the Saudi healthcare system with skilled professional in healthcare quality and patient safety of Saudi national.
Career opportunities
A Master's in Science in Quality Management and Patient Safety opens doors to a variety of exciting career paths in the healthcare field. Here are some of the top opportunities:
- Quality Improvement Specialist/Analyst
- Patient Safety Specialist
- Clinical Quality Manager
- Healthcare Data Analyst
- Healthcare Risk Manager
- Healthcare Policy Analyst
- Quality Management Consultant
- Academic/Researcher
For further information or inquiries, please contact us at: cph.vdgs@iau.edu.sa
