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
Funding
£1,830.00
The price quoted above is per 30 credits and relates to students assessed as UK/home self-funded for fee purposes. Fees status will normally stay with the student for the remainder of their course. Here you can find further details along with, costs and when your fees need to be paid. You may be able to obtain a Post Graduate student loan, for which you must sign up for the whole MSc programme and not just individual modules or a Post Graduate Diploma, further details can be found at Gov.uk Master’s Loan
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
Ms Madeleine Flanagan m.flanagan@herts.ac.uk
Administrator
Niamh Sexton
Telephone
01707 284800
Course delivery
Blended
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