Health System Science
Learn how to improve patient health through innovative, collaborative care models.
Master of Science in Health Systems Science
Develop your professionalism and leadership skills while advancing your knowledge of health systems science in the Master of Science in Health Systems Science program. Students in this program learn to analyze the way care is delivered within a health care organization to improve patient care and maximize health.
Students in this program will learn how the aims of health science work together to better achieve enhanced patient experience within health systems, including improved patient and population health, reduced cost and better work-life balance for practitioners. Through health systems science, NEOMED aims to educate a future generation of collaborative and effective physicians and health care workers.
Application Deadline
June 6
Essential prerequisite courses
None
Entry Term
Fall Semester
Delivery
In-person, full-time
Program Length
1 year
Credit Hours
30 credits
Admission application guidelines
- A Bachelor’s degree (or higher) from an accredited college or university.
- An undergraduate GPA of at least a 3.0.
- Candidates interested in professional school enrollment following potential MSHSS degree completion must submit appropriate test scores related to professional school admission process (e.g. MCAT).
- Current resume containing contact information, education, employment, scholarly activities, and licensure (if applicable).
- Official transcripts from all institutions where you have been enrolled (includes undergraduate and graduate courses).
- A minimum of one (1) recommendation/evaluation (must be submitted through the application system).
- Complete the personal statement requirement set by the application system (GradCAS)
- Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident to apply.
Read the essential functions required for candidates of the College of Graduate Studies.
Health Systems Science students hold yellow belts after completing a Lean Six Sigma process-improvement workshop.
Access that opens doors to healthcare leadership
A quote from a graduate about the value of this degree:
“The health systems program is different because its value is in the access to high-level healthcare professionals and the networking that comes with that. These are insights and connections you can’t really get anywhere else as a pre-med. The issue is that a lot of pre-med students have tunnel vision about just getting into medical school, so they might not immediately understand why this type of networking is so valuable. This program gives students unique access to healthcare leaders and mentors, and it should appeal not only pre-meds, but also to others interested in healthcare leadership.”
SEE NEXT
The curriculum or coursework for this degree is listed in our academic catalog, called the Compass. Click on the Degree Requirements tab: NEOMED Compass.
To see the degree’s objectives, click on the Program Objectives tab in the Compass: NEOMED Compass.
Apply now
You can apply today using the GradCAS Application.
QUESTIONS?
We are happy to help. Write to COGSAdmissions@neomed.edu.
First Person
Reflections on the Master of Science in Health Systems Science program
“The Health Systems Science degree fills a unique gap in the traditional training of healthcare professionals. It gave me a deeper understanding of healthcare systems and how to lead and create positive change within them. While the NEOMED College of Medicine prepared me to make a meaningful impact on the patient in front of me, this program prepared me to create change for entire populations within a health system — and for years to come. The faculty and staff not only supported students throughout the program year but have continued to support my career long after graduation. I am continually grateful for the opportunity to have been part of this program.”
— Greta Wilker
Contact
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- Have a question? COGSAdmissions@neomed.edu
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