Advanced Degree Opportunities

Masters Programs

Combined Program: Master in Public Health (MPH) - Clinical Investigation Track

The Master in Public Health program is offered by the Department of Public Health. Individuals are trained to combine clinical knowledge and health services research with course work that includes clinical epidemiology, clinical decision-making, and the evaluation of health care services. Although the degree can be successfully completed in three years in conjunction with the Neonatology Fellowship, in many cases the MPH thesis work may require an additional 6-12 months.

Combined Program: Master of Science in Business Administration (MSBA) - Medical Management (MS)

The Master of Science in Medical Management (MS) program is offered by the Simon School of Business to provide healthcare professionals with the tools to enable independent management of their healthcare organizations. This master’s program teaches practical business skills and facilitates a basic understanding of key business issues that confront medical professionals. The program includes four quarters of course work: business core classes and health care management classes. The fifth quarter includes a team project that provides experience in applying the skills acquired in the classroom.

Master of Science in Health Professions Education (MHPE)

The Master of Science in Health Professions Education (MHPE) is an interdisciplinary program for healthcare professionals who want to develop their leadership and teaching skills in healthcare education. It is offered through collaboration with the Warner School of Education, the School of Nursing, and the School of Medicine and Dentistry. The program includes core courses that establish foundational knowledge in teaching and learning in higher education and educational research methods.

Master of Science in Health Services Research and Policy

The Master of Science in Health Services Research and Policy is a program designed to provide health care professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to conduct high-quality health services research and policy analysis. Individuals completing the program will be prepared to take positions in a wide variety of private and public institutions engaged in healthcare management, health services research, or health policy work.

Master of Science in Healthcare Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

The Master of Science in Healthcare Data Science and Artificial Intelligence online program is offered collaboratively by the Goergen Institute for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence and the University of Rochester Health Lab. This program is designed for professionals interested in the use of data analytics, data science, and artificial intelligence in health care.

Other Master's and Advanced Certificate Programs

A variety of advanced certificate programs are offered. Additional programs may be pursued during fellowship with prior approval of the program director.