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Health Sciences (MSHS-HPE)

What is an MSHS degree?

The degree offered is a Master of Science (MS) in Health Sciences. Students select a degree concentration. One option includes a concentration in Health Professions Education. The coursework in this concentration is designed to teach students how to become more effective health professions educators.

What can I do with an MSHS degree?

Many clinical providers opt to take the MSHS degree, Health Professions Education concentration, to enhance their skills in teaching and educating patients in areas of health care. Some graduates teach physician assistants, nurses, allied health, and medical students as part of their clinical patient care duties. This program is ideally suited for this type of medical provider. Many students use the degree to greatly improve the educational curriculum or health care project that their clinic, hospital or organization is striving to create.

How many credit hours do I need to graduate?

34 credit hours.

Do I need to take the GRE?

No. Applicants do not need to take the GRE to apply to and be accepted into the Master of Science in Health Sciences program.

How much is tuition?

Tuition is $300 per credit hour with a total of $10,200 for 34 credit hours.

Faculty in our department tailor their teaching and guidance of student projects to help students meet the goals of improved health care educational curricula. Some students create entirely new health care programs and go out and implement these programs to greatly improve the health care system in the communities they serve.

Is there an opportunity to apply what I've learned by assisting in a Western University class?

Yes. Many students contact existing faculty and serve as a teaching assistant or find their own mentor and work with them.

Last Updated:01/09/2008

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