Program Overview
The Health Science at Rush University is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 21 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 Science 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: 21 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 702 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Chicago, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Health Science 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
- Health Care Organization
- Professional Seminar I
- Patient Experience
- Human Resources Management
- Health Care Financial Accounting
- HSM Internship
- Professional Seminar II
- Quality in Health Care
- Corporate Finance
- Health Care Economics
- Health Care Information Systems
- HSM Internship
- Health Informatics
- Statistics for Health Care
- Management
- Health Insurance & Managed Care
- Health Care Operations
- Management
- HSM Internship
- Managerial Epidemiology
- Health Care Planning & Marketing
- Health Care Managerial Finance
- Master\x92s Project I
- Ethics for Health Care Managers
- Health Law
- Organizational Analysis & Change
- Topics in Health Systems
- Management (elective)
- Master\x92s Project II
- Q3 Health Policy
- Topics in Health Systems
- Management (elective)
- Governance & Leadership
- HSM Capstone: Strategic
- Management of Health CareOrganizations
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s 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).
Requirements for Admission to Full-Time Program
- Bachelor\'s degree or the equivalent from an accredited college or university
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Official GRE or GMAT scores (50th percentile or above)
- Personal statement
- Resume
- Transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended
- Three letters of recommendation
- On-site interview (telephone interview for international applications)
- Basic coursework in accounting (3 credit hours), statistics (3 credit hours), and microeconomics (3 credit hours) completed prior to matriculation
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 702 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 702 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Rush University 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 Rush University
Rush University
Chicago, United States
Rush University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 21 months
