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Health Professions Education

Michigan State University
Information last verified July 2026
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location East Lansing, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Health Professions Education at Michigan State University is a MA programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. 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 Professions Education 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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Location: East Lansing, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Health Professions Education programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:

  1. Healthcare Professional
  2. Clinical Researcher
  3. Health Policy Analyst
  4. Public Health Specialist
  5. Medical Writer
  6. Healthcare Manager

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Adult Learning
  2. Training and Professional Development
  3. Teaching in Postsecondary Education
  4. Program Planning and Evaluation in Postsecondary Contexts
  5. Leadership and Organizational Dynamics/Human Resources Management in the Health Professions
  6. Operations Analysis and Decision-Making in the Health Professions
  7. Financial Management and Budgetary Considerations in the Health Professions
  8. Public Health Policy and the Law in the Health Professions

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

To be considered for admission into this program, an applicant must:

  • possess an unlimited (or unrestricted) license to practice as a healthcare professional or be an active participant in a postgraduate training program in a healthcare profession in the United States;
  • submit an official transcript related to item 1.;
  • present to the committee three letters of recommendation, forwarded directly from their authors; preferably one from a superior, one from a direct report and one from a colleague;
  • submit a current curriculum vitae;
  • prepare and submit a personal statement describing personal interest in this degree program, professional career goals, and how the two are related.

The Admissions Committee will review these five elements of the application and make a final decision regarding matriculation into the program based on the following core issues:

  • academic: achieved course grades, trend in recent course performance, comments from letters of recommendation regarding cognitive skills;
  • professional motivation: experiences, competence, insight, comments from letters of recommendation regarding healthcare and leadership skills;
  • personal motivation: plans for future contributions to healthcare training;
  • societal awareness: community engagement, sensitivity to environment, and communication skills.

Applicants may be invited to a personal interview onsite or via teleconferencing as a part of the admission decision process.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.

Application Deadline

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About Michigan State University

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Michigan State University

East Lansing, United States

public research university in East Lansing, Michigan, United States

University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months