Duquesne University

Program Information

Degree Offered

Master of Science, Health Sciences

Format: Online

Program Description:

Do you want to be better positioned to advance your career in the clinical arena, research or administration?
Are you seeking to better understand the evolving healthcare industry as well as the future of healthcare in the United States?

Enhance your career by earning your Master of Science, Health Sciences entirely online from Duquesne University.

Flexible Format for Working Professionals
• Begin your studies in one of three semesters per year
• Take courses offered in an accelerated 7-week format
• The curriculum offers six credits per semester for two academic years and the summer semester in between
• Course content and activities are entirely online; there are no on-campus requirements

Take Your Career to the Next Level
• This program is a way for experienced healthcare professionals to remain competitive with recent PA, nursing and other healthcare graduates, many of whom already have a master's degree
• Graduates will be well positioned to advance their careers in the clinical arena as well as research and administration
• The program will also prepare graduates to serve as faculty members in health profession training programs
• Graduate credentials can lead to increased earning potential

Faculty and Curriculum
• You'll learn from experienced faculty who have been teaching at the graduate level for more than a decade and hold advanced degrees in public health, education and business.
• Courses will provide in-depth instruction on current disparities in health care, patient safety, quality assurance, interpretation of medical research, health policy, medical education, rehabilitation, administration and health care law.

Accreditation:

Duquesne University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (267.284.5000).

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited university and have a minimum of two years of health or clinical research related experience.

# of Credits Required:

30

Tuition & Financial Aid

Cost Per Credit Hour:

662 USD

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Intensive

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Large City

Size & Settings: 10,000 - 19,999