| IHPME offers a MSc concentration in Quality Improvement and Patient Safety in a unique partnership with the University of Toronto’s Centre for Patient Safety. It is one of the first graduate programs in English Canada to offer a specific focus on quality improvement and patient safety. The Quality Improvement and Patient Safety concentration provides students with the opportunity to focus their research and learning on both the theory and application of improvement science in real time. The program offers a comprehensive, innovative curriculum that incorporates the latest research and thinking in healthcare quality improvement, patient safety and leadership. IHPME faculty are recognized national and international leaders in the fields of improvement science, patient safety and health care leadership. Students work closely with faculty both in and out of the classroom applying their in-class learning to lead and evaluate a sustainable quality improvement initiative in the workplace. Offered in a modular format the program is designed to allow individuals to earn this research degree in one year without interrupting their careers. |
| Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)* | 78 |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
Successful applicants are required to have some QI experience with an excellent record of scholarship and an aptitude for quality improvement and patient safety. Applicants should have graduated from a 4-year undergraduate program with at least a B+ standing in the last two years of study from an accredited university. Due to the nature of the program, preference will normally be given to applicants with Canadian or permanent resident status within Canada, who are employed and who can apply a quality improvement or patient safety project in a work-place setting.
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| Test Scores: | - Test of English as a Foreign Language (Paper Based) [min. 580] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 93]
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| Additional Admission Requirements: | - Letter(s) of Reference
- Statement of Research Interests
- Work Experience
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* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.
