Graduate Certificate in Health Professions Education at University of Rochester

Programme overview

An advanced certificate for healthcare professionals who want to teach and lead in healthcare education, offered in collaboration with the Schools of Education, Nursing, and Medicine & Dentistry. A fully online option is available.

Faculty: Warner School of Education and Human Development | Department: Health Professions Education | Duration: 12 credits (Advanced Certificate in Education for Healthcare Professionals); full-time or part-time | Intake: Start in any semester; priority application deadline November 1, 2026 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Rochester, NY, United States

What you will study

Health professions education core courses co-taught by education and healthcare faculty (offered online only) plus customizable electives. Advanced certificates in Online Teaching or Program Evaluation can be added with as little as 3 extra credits.

Career pathways

Preparation to lead in changing healthcare environments and to take roles in traditional healthcare education and training settings and emerging healthcare delivery channels.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Programme requirement: prior preparation as a healthcare professional in any specialty (e.g. physicians, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, physical therapists). Warner School graduate applications (master's and certificate): bachelor's degree; two recommendation letters (at least one preferably from a former professor); 2-4 page statement of purpose; resume or CV; writing sample of at least five pages; transcripts from all post-secondary institutions; GRE not required for many programmes; TOEFL or IELTS required for international applicants with a non-U.S. Priority deadline November 1, 2026; start any semester.

Requirements published at faculty level.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intake: Start in any semester; priority application deadline November 1, 2026

Duration: 12 credits (Advanced Certificate in Education for Healthcare Professionals); full-time or part-time

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