Overview

With a strong emphasis on evidence-based design and interdisciplinary collaboration, this program prepares graduates to create innovative, patient-centered environments that enhance the healing process.

From hands-on design studios to research opportunities, the Healthcare Design degree at Kent State University will equip you with the skills and knowledge you need for a successful career in healthcare design.

Key Features

The Elliot Master of Healthcare Design (MHD) Program at Kent State University is a post-professional degree and one of the very few focusing on the design of healthcare facilities.

The MHD program equips students with the knowledge and skills required to design spaces that are conducive to safety, satisfaction, and efficiency for all end users, including patients, staff, and caregivers.

Upon graduation, our alumni are employed in healthcare-focused architecture and design firms. Kent State University's Healthcare Design program is also a member of the AIA's Design & Health Research Consortium.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

Recognize and employ expert knowledge, guidelines and regulations in healthcare design and delivery.

Design effectively in support of safety, quality and efficiency in healthcare.

Design empathetically to improve human-centered design experience for healthcare providers, patients and support communities.

Employ and translate research into innovative designs.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Healthcare Design Studio

Practical Experience

Healthcare Systems Workshop

Healthcare Design Workshop: Culture and Ethics

Evidence-based Design in Healthcare

Healthcare Facilities

Environmental Systems and Materials in Healthcare

Environments of Care and Patient Populations

Patient Safety And Systems Thinking

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

35 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kent, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

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General requirements

Bachelor's degree in architecture or interior design degree from an accredited college or university

Minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale

Official transcript(s)

Résumé or curriculum vitae

Goal statement

Portfolio of design work that clearly delineates the role played by the applicant in team projects

Three letters of recommendations, with one letter from a non-academic source

English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20332 USD / year

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Out-of-State

20332 USD / year

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In-State

10706 USD / year

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Living costs

Kent

United States

1036 - 1710 USD / month

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