Graduate Research Programs at Feinberg

Walter S. and Lucienne Driskill Graduate Training Program in Life Sciences (DGP)

The Walter S. and Lucienne Driskill Graduate Training Program in the Life Sciences, formerly known as the Integrated Graduate Program in the Life Sciences (DGP), was established in 1990 to serve as an umbrella program for graduate student training in all basic science and clinical departments at the medical school. The program is designed to give its students flexibility in choosing courses, research interests, and thesis advisors at the medical school while offering them a strong foundation in the modern sciences. Students can earn a PhD degree in one of their nine curricula.

Northwestern University Interdepartmental Neuroscience Program (NUIN)

Four schools and 20 departments participate in this program that offers students a PhD in Neuroscience. Those enrolled work with faculty from the Graduate School, Feinberg School of Medicine, School of Speech and the School of Engineering. One of NUIN'goals is to provide the students with hands-on laboratory research.

MD/PhD - Doctor of Medicine/PhD (Medical Scientist Training Program, MSTP)

The MSTP program allows students to work towards both an MD and PhD degree through the medical school and the Graduate School, respectively. Students are first admitted to the medical school before applying for the MSTP.

Clinical Psychology

The division of Psychology within the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences offers a PhD and an MA degree.

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

The Physical Therapy program is a 27-month program offered through the Department of Physical Therapy and Human Movement. Upon fulfilling degree requirements, students sit for the license examination.

Health Sciences Integrated PhD Program

The Health Sciences Integrated Program (HSIP) offers doctoral student training across multiple disciplines within the Health Sciences.

Master of Science in Clinical Investigation

The master of science in Clinical Investigation is a part-time evening program that complements the Master's of Public Health program in providing education in quantitative and ethically sound methods necessary for design, implementation, analysis, and publication of clinical research studies.

Master of Science in Biostatistics (MSB)

The Master of Science in Biostatistics is a four-quarter (July 1st – mid-June) program training postdoctoral and predoctoral scientists to apply current methods of epidemiology and biostatistics to conduct research on a range of health problems facing the population.

Master of Genetic Counseling

This research-focused program offers students access to experienced and well-respected faculty, coursework that incorporates both the medical and psychosocial aspects of genetic counseling and an opportunity to work in a variety of clinical settings.

Master of Science in Health Services and Outcomes Research

The master of science in Health Services and Outcomes Research is a part-time program that provides interdisciplinary research training to students, fellows, residents and faculty who want to expand their research expertise and make contributions to the fields of health services and outcomes research. The program is geared toward physicians, PhDs, and experienced healthcare professionals, and aims equip graduates to investigate and address key issues related to the delivery and outcomes of healthcare.

Master in Health Informatics (MHI)

Whether your background is in information technology, health care or the life sciences, the Master of Science in Medical Informatics program builds upon your expertise and prepares you for the challenges of the field. Graduates will have the skills to fill positions across the entire spectrum of health care delivery: in independent practice, hospitals and health systems, and through implementation of EHRs and providing models of health information exchange.

MD/MPH - Doctor of Medicine/Master of Public Health

The MD/MPH Program allows students in the medical school to earn a master of Public Health degree part-time in the evening while they earn a MD at Feinberg. Administered through the Department of Preventive Medicine, students should first be accepted into the medical school before applying to the Graduate School.

Master in Prosthetics-Orthotics (MPO)

The Northwestern University Prosthetics-Orthotics Center masters in Prosthetics & Orthotics Program (MPO) is a full-time, two-year (21-month) academic curriculum that prepares the graduate to enter an accredited residency program, sit for national certification examinations, and become a successful entry-level practitioner in prosthetics and orthotics.

Master of Public Health (MPH)

The MPH program is a part-time evening program designed to prepare health care professionals to be boundary spanners between clinical care and public health. Students typically complete four hours of classroom instruction per week, year round, for three years. This program is administered through the Feinberg Department of Preventive Medicine.

Master of Science in Regulatory Compliance

An interdisciplinary professional program, Northwestern University’s MSRC addresses core areas of regulatory compliance, including risk management, quality systems, leadership, and communication skills. The MSRC curriculum focuses on these interdisciplinary core competencies while also stressing practical applications within the program’s three tracks: healthcare compliance, clinical research, and quality systems.

Master of Science in Reproductive Science

This 18-month, full-time, terminal Master’s of Science degree program focuses on mammalian reproductive biology and medicine.

Master of Science in Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety

The Master of Science in Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety is a part-time or dual-degree program focusing on the theoretical and practical skills necessary for improving healthcare delivery systems as well as changing the policy landscape of our healthcare system.

Master of Science in Epidemiology (MS-EPI)

The Master of Science in Epidemiology is an intensive, one-year degree program beginning in the summer quarter. The program provides formal training for students seeking careers in public health and clinical epidemiologic research. The degree is offered through the Program in Public Health.

Master of Science in Health Professions Education (MS-HPE)

The Master of Science in Health Professions Education (MS-HPE) is a two-year, part-time executive program tailored for educators, clinicians and healthcare professionals who aspire to make a significant impact on the way healthcare is taught and practiced.

Kate Engelhardt, MD, Master of Science in Health Services and Outcomes Research

Jessica Stoll, Graduate Program in Genetic Counseling, Class of 2014

Mavis Prall, MSJ, MS, Master of Science in Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety, Class of 2010

Zachary Pittsenbarger, MD, Master of Science in Health Services and Outcomes Research

Sergio Cardona-Gonzalez, MS, MD, Master of Science in Reproductive Science & Medicine, Class of 2018