MS Health Infrastructures and Learning Systems at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Programme overview

The HILS MS is a 27-credit master's programme designed as about one year of study for working professionals, taking a data-driven, multidisciplinary approach to learning health systems. It draws on data science and informatics, implementation science, quality improvement and patient safety, statistics, policy and ethics, and behavioral and social sciences.

What you will study

Required courses cover research methods and phases of the learning cycle and health infrastructures, plus electives and a learning cycle project applying skills to a real-world challenge, typically in the final semester. One-year and two-year course sequences are available.

Career pathways

Early- and mid-career professionals in clinical settings, government and public health agencies, and academia.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Department of Learning Health Sciences HILS programmes (MS and PhD): bachelor's degree from an accredited US institution or equivalent international degree; at least one college-level statistics course for all applicants; English proficiency for applicants whose native language is not English (official score report); holders of master's/doctoral degrees in the same field and level are usually not eligible. Materials: academic statement of purpose (PhD and MS versions), MS quantitative experiences statement, personal statement (500 words), transcripts, letters of recommendation, CV/resume (4 pages). Apply through Rackham. PhD deadline December 1, 2026 for Fall 2027; MS deadline June 1, 2027 for US citizens and permanent residents, reviewed on a rolling basis February to June; international applicants by April 15.

Requirements published at program group level.

Intake: Fall 2027; MS deadline June 1, 2027

Duration: About 1 year (minimum 27 credits)

Apply through the official page: https://rackham.umich.edu/admissions/applying/

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