Overview

The degree's flexible, hybrid format allows full- or part-time study and accommodates students residing outside the Chicago area.

As a student in the Master of Science in Health Services and Outcomes Research (HSOR) program at Northwestern University, you will learn to:

Conduct methodologically sound research

Create and disseminate new knowledge aimed at improving health services and outcomes

Secure grant funding to support your research

Ultimately, your research will identify more effective ways to organize, finance and deliver patient care to improve patient outcomes and quality of life.

The program offers a master's degree and graduate certificates: the Master of Science provides essential methods and topical instruction for conducting independent health services research, and two graduate certificates provide more targeted training for individuals who do not wish to pursue a full master's degree.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied Qualitative Methods and Analysis for Health Researchers

Topics in Health Services Research: Methods and Measurement

Quantitative Methods in Health Services and Outcomes Research

Health Economics and Healthcare Financing

Ethical Issues in Health Services Research

Grant Writing
Intermediate Biostatistics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-03-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Evanston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Northwestern University Graduate School online application

Letters of Recommendation: Applicants are required to submit two letters of recommendation. Letters should be submitted electronically via The Graduate School online application. In the recommendation section of the application, applicants enter the details for each letter provider, and the system will send an email prompt to that individual with a link to upload the recommendation letter.

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CV: Submit your most recent curriculum vitae via the "Resume" section of The Graduate School online application.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

45946 USD / year

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Out-of-State

45946 USD / year

≈ 45946 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

45946 USD / year

≈ 45946 USD / year

Additional Details

per quarter

Living costs

Evanston

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

As a student in the Master of Science in Health Services and Outcomes Research (HSOR) program at Northwestern University, you will learn to:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Evanston

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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