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No regular stipend is provided.
Merit-based scholarship
The Master of Science in Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety (MS-HQPS) at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is designed to prepare healthcare professionals to become leaders in healthcare quality improvement and patient safety. The program addresses the growing need for experts who can identify system-level challenges, implement evidence-based solutions, and improve healthcare delivery across diverse clinical settings. Students develop expertise in quality improvement methodologies, patient safety science, healthcare leadership, implementation strategies, healthcare policy, healthcare analytics, and organisational change management. The curriculum emphasises practical application of quality and safety principles to real-world healthcare challenges. Through interdisciplinary learning experiences, students collaborate with clinicians, healthcare administrators, researchers, and policy professionals. Faculty members include nationally recognised experts in patient safety, healthcare quality, implementation science, and healthcare leadership. The program incorporates case-based learning, project development, and applied improvement initiatives that allow students to directly impact healthcare outcomes. Graduates are prepared for leadership positions in hospitals, healthcare systems, government agencies, academic medical centres, consulting organisations, and healthcare quality improvement programs. The program supports the development of professionals capable of transforming healthcare systems and advancing patient-centred care.
Complete a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
Prepare application materials, including academic transcripts, resume/CV, and statement of purpose.
Submit an online application through Northwestern University's admissions portal.
Upload all required supporting documents.
Submit English language proficiency documentation if applicable.
Applications are reviewed by the admissions committee.
Selected applicants may be contacted for additional information or interviews.
Receive admission decision.
Accept the offer and complete enrollment requirements.
Register for courses and begin the program.
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