Health Care Quality and Safety
Saint Mary's College of CaliforniaProgram Overview
The Health Care Quality and Safety at The University of Alabama at Birmingham is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 24 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Health Care Quality and Safety programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 1,157 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 493 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Health Care Quality and Safety programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Introduction to Clinical Quality Improvement (4 hours)
- Quantitative Methods, Measurement, and Tools for Quality Improvement (4 hours)
- Health Data Analysis for Performance Improvement (4 hours)
- Collaborative Analytics for Quality and Safety Improvement (3 hours)
- Fundamentals of Patient Safety (4 hours)
- Leadership of High Reliability Organizations (3 hours)
- Healthcare Policy and Regulation (3 hours)
- Evaluating and Designing Quality Improvement Models (3 hours)
- Integrative Capstone Experience / Non-thesis Project (3 hours)
- Management and Leadership Skills for Clinical Professionals (2 hours)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Submission of the online application and applicable application fee. Note: To complete your application to the UAB Graduate School, you will need to write a personal statement. You may wish to prepare that statement well in advance of your application deadline. The statement calls for a brief summary of your academic interests, career goals, and relevant background experience. For tips on writing a personal statement, click here [link to the document that you just added to the Professional Development site].
A recognized baccalaureate, graduate or professional degree from a regionally accredited (e.g. SACS) college or university, or an international equivalent based on a four-year curriculum.
Applicants holding only a bachelors degree should have earned a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B average) in all Junior and Senior level course work. Most programs require applicants to provide scores from a standardized aptitude examination, such as the GRE, MAT, or GMAT.
Applicants should have an undergraduate major acceptable in content and quality to the selection committee of the program to which they are applying.
For international students whose first language is not English, a minimum score of 550 on the paper test, 213 on the computer version, or 80 on the internet based test of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), or a minimum score of 6.0 - 6.5 on the IELTS test is recommended.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,157 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 493 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,157 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 493 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Alabama at Birmingham directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Saint Mary's College of California
Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, United States
Saint Mary's College of Californiais aprivateCatholic college inMoraga, California, United States. Established in 1863, it is administered by theDe La Salle Brothers. The college offers...
University Profile- Application Deadline Jan, 2027
- Start Date Jan, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
