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Created in partnership with the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), the online Master of Science in Health Sciences (MSHS) in Health Care Quality at George Washington University was developed for patient safety and quality leaders to advance their career and meet the growing demand for patient-centered, quality-based care.

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Overview

Key facts

Offered through the George Washington University's (GW) School of Medicine and Health Sciences, the online MSHS in Health Care Quality teaches you the skills to lead developments in healthcare quality while successfully navigating safety improvement challenges in local and global markets. For those interested in a certificate, GW also offers an online Graduate Certificate in Health Care Quality

Program Outcomes

Designed to support excellence in quality improvement and patient safety leadership, George Washington University's online MSHS in Health Care Quality equips you with the practical knowledge and skills necessary to effect positive organizational change, apply risk assessment methodologies and navigate challenges in patient safety systems within the healthcare setting.

Graduates will be prepared to lead the design, development, implementation and evaluation of health care quality and patient safety initiatives. They will have the skills and knowledge needed for success in quality and patient-safety leadership, management and research positions within health care organizations or policy agencies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Health Information, Quality and Outcomes

Health Care Quality
Building a Quality Culture
The Health Care Quality Landscape
Quality Improvement Science in Health Care
Health Care Quality Measurement, Data Management and Analysis

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2022-05-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2022-04-15 00:00:00
Starting 2022-08-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2022-07-15 00:00:00
Starting 2023-01-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2022-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

Bring your tomorrow closer

TOEFL^® IBT

100

Credits

36 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Public Health Health Management Health Sciences View 574 other Masters in Health Sciences in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

Bring your tomorrow closer

TOEFL^® IBT

100

Other requirements

General requirements

Two (2) recommendations
Transcripts required from all colleges and universities attended, whether or not credit was earned, the program was completed, or the credit appears as transfer credit on another transcript. Transcripts must be forwarded in their original sealed envelopes.
Statement of purpose:

Tuition Fee

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International

31770 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1765 USD per credit during 24 months.
National

31770 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1765 USD per credit during 24 months.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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