Master of Health Sciences (MHS)

School of Arts and Sciences

Location: Online
Start Term: Fall, Spring, Summer
Format: Part-Time

Build on your bachelor’s degree and your knowledge as a health professional to advance your career in health sciences education.

Shape the Future of Healthcare as a Health Sciences Educator

Work collaboratively with a rich diversity of health professionals and thought leaders representing a wide range of voices and perspectives. When you graduate, you’ll be well prepared to promote excellence in teaching and learning, translate theory and strategy to the learning environment, expand the evidence base in health professions education, and link education, research, and practice in transforming healthcare systems. The online format gives you the flexibility to balance work and study, and you can start the program in the fall, spring, or summer and complete it in as little as two years.

Your Master of Health Sciences Journey

Over the course of this rigorous and diverse educational experience you will:

analyze and appraise the health sciences in the context of higher education, healthcare professions, and teaching and learning
design curricula that incorporate educational models and learning theories on higher education
examine and design tools for leadership of healthcare departments or organizations
evaluate and apply research theories and ethical practices critical to the application of advanced healthcare practice

You also will undertake an in-depth independent research project. Review the full curriculum.

The Future of Healthcare is Interdisciplinary

Interprofessional education (IPE) is a way of life at MCPHS.

Students participating in an Interprofessional Education event.

We are Dedicated to Advancing Your Health Sciences Career

A Flexible, Immersive Education

MCPHS provides you with the scheduling flexibility and academic rigor you need to become and exceptional health educator.

read about the online experience

Prestigious Affiliations

MCPHS has longstanding partnerships with premier medical institutions enabling students to gain pivotal experience and exposure.

50% Tuition Discount

Are you an MCPHS graduate? Take advantage of our alumni scholarship.

learn about the scholarship

MCPHS Community Voices

The lived experiences of MCPHS students, partners, and faculty tell an eloquent story. They illustrate just how our student-centered, teaching-first approach keeps us in the top tier of the country’s “most transformative colleges.” (Money magazine 2020).

James Goss

| Assistant Professor of Healthcare Administration

“When I saw that MCPHS was ranked highly for student return on investment, I thought: That’s where I want to work. I want to work at a place where I can use my emergency response background knowledge, my healthcare administration knowledge, and provide a good return on investment to students.”