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Walter S. and Lucienne Driskill Graduate Training Program in Life Sciences (DGP)
The program is designed to give its students flexibility in choosing courses, research interests and thesis advisers 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.
Learn MoreNorthwestern University Interdepartmental Neuroscience Program (NUIN)
Four schools and 20 departments participate in this program, which 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's goals is to provide the students with hands-on laboratory research.
Learn MoreMD/PhD - Doctor of Medicine/PhD (Medical Scientist Training Program, MSTP)
The MSTP program allows students to work toward 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.
Learn MoreClinical Psychology
PhD and MA degree options are offered by the division of Psychology within the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.
Learn MoreDoctor 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.
Learn MoreHealth Sciences Integrated PhD Program
The Health Sciences Integrated Program offers doctoral student training across multiple disciplines within the Health Sciences.
Learn MoreMaster of Science in Clinical Investigation
The Master of Science in Clinical Investigation is a part-time evening program that complements the public health master's program in providing education in quantitative and ethically sound methods necessary for design, implementation, analysis and publication of clinical research studies.
Learn MoreMaster of Science in Biostatistics (MSB)
The Master of Science in Biostatistics is an intensive, four-quarter (July 1 - June 30) degree program in biostatistics. The program provides an education in the design, conduct and data analysis of population-based research with a focus on quantitative methods. It is sponsored by the Department of Preventive Medicine.
Learn MoreMaster of Genetic Counseling
This 18-month program is aimed at preparing students to provide one-on-one or group genetic counseling. Students apply through The Graduate School. The program is conducted primarily on the Chicago campus.
Learn MoreMaster of Science in Health Services and Outcomes Research
This full- (one-year) or part-time (two-year) program prepares students to conduct research to improve access to care, healthcare delivery and patient outcomes. The program follows a hybrid (online and in-person) instructional model.
Learn MoreMaster in Health Informatics (MHI)
The MHI program prepares students for opportunities across the spectrum of healthcare delivery, exploring current systems as well as industry trends and developing essential skills such as change management and negotiation.
Learn MoreMD/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. It's administered through the Department of Preventive Medicine. Students should first be accepted into the medical school before applying to the Graduate School.
Learn MoreMaster in Prosthetics-Orthotics (MPO)
The Northwestern University Prosthetics-Orthotics Center masters in Prosthetics & Orthotics Program 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.
Learn MoreMaster of Public Health (MPH)
The MPH program is a part-time or dual-degree evening program designed to prepare healthcare professionals to be boundary spanners between clinical care and public health.
Learn MoreMaster of Science in Regulatory Compliance
This interdisciplinary professional program 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.
Learn MoreMaster of Science in Reproductive Science
This 18-month, full-time, terminal Master of Science degree program focuses on mammalian reproductive biology and medicine through structured reproductive science coursework, hands-on laboratory instruction, seminars and independent thesis research. The mission of MS-RSM is to provide fundamental reproductive science training with a focus on applications to human health.
Learn MoreMaster 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.
Learn MoreMaster 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.
Learn MoreMaster 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.
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