Master of Science in Health Professions (MSHP)
Duration: 2 Year(s)
The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), Galveston
Galveston, Texas, USA
Course TypeMaster
Course Specialty
Health Education
Overview
The Master of Science in Health Professions (MSHP) at UTMB’s School of Health Professions is a distance-delivered master’s degree providing a broad foundation in healthcare leadership, ethics, scientific writing, healthcare policy, management principles, and quality assurance. The program is designed for professionals and graduates interested in enhancing their credentials for leadership or managerial roles in diverse healthcare settings. The curriculum includes core courses such as medical ethics, healthcare policy, and scientific writing, as well as specialized courses in human resources leadership, health information management, financing healthcare, quality assurance, and others drawn from health systems and education domains. The MSHP fosters critical thinking, communication skills, and interdisciplinary perspectives necessary for advancing healthcare delivery, education, and administration.
Admission Intake
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
Fee (INR):
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Stipend (INR):
No formal stipend is offered as part of the core MSHP program; students may pursue external scholarships or UTMB financial aid opportunities separately.
Accomodation:
As Per Availability
Scholarship:
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Eligibility
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
- Official academic transcripts.
- Signed personal/supporting statement as part of the application.
- Three references (names and emails) listed in the application.
- International applicants: Submit TOEFL if English is not the primary language (minimum acceptable scores specified).
Minimum Education
BA (Bachelors Of Arts)Bachelor DegreeBSc Medical Sciences
Admission Process:
- Prepare required application materials (transcripts, personal/supporting statement, references).
- Complete and submit the online application via the UTMB SHP application portal by the posted deadline for the intended semester (Fall, Spring, or Summer start).
- Pay the application fee and ensure all transcripts are received.
- Provide three reference contacts on the application.
- International applicants supply TOEFL or equivalent scores if required.
- Completed applications are reviewed, and decisions are communicated via email.
- Once accepted, complete matriculation checklists and pre-enrollment steps as instructed.
