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Master of Health Professions Education

University of Illinois Chicago

  • Chicago, United States
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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University of Illinois Chicago campus

About the program

An English-language master's in education for health professions educators.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop graduate-level understanding of Health Professions Education in MA. Apply scientific reasoning
  • interpretation of research evidence
  • and effective presentation of findings to the disciplinary topics covered by the program. Specific competencies depend on completed modules
  • projects
  • or research options.

Career outcomes

  • Potential fields and roles include Education Program Coordinator
  • Curriculum Development Assistant
  • Education Research Associate. Graduates may also pursue further academic study. Employment and professional eligibility are not guaranteed.

Curriculum

  • Minimum of six courses (18 units) including quantitative and qualitative research
  • methods of qualitative analysis
  • development of data collection instruments
  • inter-professional education in the health professions
  • integrating patients' voices
  • and teaching strategies for health professions.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent
  • Graduate College minimum 2.75/4.00 on the last 60 hours (programmes may set higher)
  • Programme materials
  • English proof (IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 80
  • PTE 54 or Duolingo 130) unless the programme sets higher.

Minimum GPA

2.75

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree (or comparable degree from a recognised institution abroad) by the start of the term, Some programmes require a master or professional degree, Programme-required materials (GRE/GMAT, Statement, Letters)

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 80
  • PTE Academic 54
  • Duolingo 130

Documents you’ll need

  • University Transcripts
  • Degree Certificates

How to apply

  1. Pick a programme and check its deadline in the Graduate College search tool. Fall 2027
  2. Spring 2028 and Summer 2028 applications opened 1 August 2026. Apply online and pay 180 USD (80 USD application plus 100 USD international credential evaluation). Upload transcripts
  3. English test scores (TOEFL iBT 80
  4. The applicable IELTS score
  5. PTE 54 or Duolingo 130 unless the programme asks more) and programme materials such as statement
  6. Letters and GRE/GMAT. After admission
  7. Receive the I-20 and apply for the F-1 visa with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year$28,159 USD
Application fee$180 USD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusChicago
Faculty or schoolCollege of Medicine
DepartmentMedical Education
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value32
Study pace_
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteEligible currently enrolled full-time international students at UIC may apply for the Laurette Kirstein Scholarship after completing at least one semester at UIC and achieving a UIC GPA of 3.5 or higher. This award is not an automatic incoming admission scholarship.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • Tuition is $28,159 USD per year. The application fee is $180 USD. The estimated living cost is $27,695 USD.