02 Oct 2025 (Intake closed)
Apply by: 18 Sep 2025
Semester A
02 Oct 2025 (On Campus 09.00am - 16.00pm), 03 Oct 2025 (On Campus 09.00am - 16.00pm), 21 Nov 2025 (Online 09.00am - 16.00pm)
Course overview
The last 50 years has produced a proliferation of innovations in healthcare aimed at enhancing quality of life, diagnostic and treatment options, as well as improving efficiency and cost effectiveness of the healthcare system. The rapid emergence of advanced skin care technologies has propelled dermatology and wound management into the high-tech end of the medical technology market which is not always supported by a robust evidence base. This module provides an overview of the adoption of innovative drugs, devices, diagnostics and services for patients with compromised skin integrity and is intended for those who would benefit from a better understanding of the process of healthcare innovation from a clinical perspective.
Dates: 3 days
October 2nd, 3rd 2025 (09.00-16.00) on campus
November 21st 2025 (09.00-16.00 online)
Venue:
Face to face teaching will be at the University of Hertfordshire, College Lane Campus, Hatfield, Herts, AL10 9AB.
Content:
Students will study a selection of topics such as:
- Global skin care trends in the 'medical marketplace'
- Commercial development/design of new medical technology products and services
- Adoption of innovative drugs, devices and diagnostics
- Cost effectiveness, affordability and value for money
- Strategies to support healthcare innovation: business plan writing, consultancy and enterprise
- Health practitioners as Key Opinion Leaders
- Patients as active consumers of healthcare
Study Route:
This module is compulsory for the MSc Skin Integrity & Wound Management but is an optional module for students on the MSc Skin Lesion Management. It will be of interest to FY1-2, GPs, Specialist Nurses, Advanced Care Practitioners, Podiatrists, Pharmacists & clinical advisors in industry with an interest in wound care and skin conditions.
Assessment:
Innovation report: critical analysis of a skin integrity product innovation (drug/therapeutics, device or diagnostics). 100% Coursework.
Further information:
Madeleine Flanagan
Module and Programme Leader Skin Integrity and Wound Management.
m.flanagan@herts.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)7736 660584.
This module can contribute to the following programme(s)
LMCDMSC: MSc Clinical Dermatology
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Funding
£1,830.00
The price quoted above is for a 30 credit module in the 2025/26 academic year and applies to students who are assessed as Home fee payers ONLY. Fees will differ for students assessed as Overseas fee payers. Fee assessment decisions follow UKCISA (UK Council for International Student Affairs) guidance, which is based on UK law and government regulations. Further information on who will pay Home or Overseas tuition fees can be found here: https://ask.herts.ac.uk/will-i-pay-home-or-international-tuition-fees
Once confirmed, a student’s fee status will normally remain the same for the duration of their course. However, information regarding fee reassessment is available here: https://ask.herts.ac.uk/will-i-pay-home-or-international-tuition-fees#FeeReassessment
Eligible students may be able to apply for a Postgraduate Student Loan. Please note that to access this funding, you must enrol on the full MSc programme; funding is not available for individual modules or interim awards (for example, a Postgraduate Diploma). Further information is available at: https://www.gov.uk/masters-loan
Further details, including tuition fee amounts, fee policy and payment deadlines, can be found here : https://www.herts.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/fee-information/fees-and-finance-policy-document
If you require further information or have any questions regarding fees, please contact: cpdhealth@herts.ac.uk
Why choose HERTS?
Excellent sector connections: we have extensive links with eight NHS Trusts and Local Authorities in Hertfordshire.
Links with over 98 NHS Trusts and Local Authorities in East Anglia and London regions.
Flexibility: we provide flexible study options to ensure you can fit CPD study around your busy professional and personal lives.
Location: the main University of Hertfordshire campus is 25 minutes from London with easy access by both road and rail services.
Course details
Course leader
Sara Burr s.burr4@herts.ac.uk
Administrator
Niamh Sexton
Telephone
01707 284800
Course delivery
Blended
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