Overview

Within the Health Science MHS programme from the Fairleigh Dickinson University all students obtaining the MHS complete a health science core consisting of course work around the legal, ethical, managerial, and public-health issues facing all aspects of health care. Following the completion of the core curriculum, students will have the option to pursue one track.

The specially designed tracks provide focused expertise in the areas of clinical research administration or regulatory science. Students in these specialized tracks will complete advanced and specialized course work in preparation for future careers in the pharmaceutical industry, regulatory affairs, health outcomes, and health-care delivery. Courses in these tracks will be offered in person, with options for online and health science hybrid course models being introduced as appropriate.

Career opportunities:

Master of Health Science (M.H.S.) program at Fairleigh Dickinson University is responding to the growing demand for educated and highly skilled professionals in the pharmaceutical industry, in health care delivery, and in health science-related fields.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs in the health sciences are expected to grow between 25% and 35% by 2020. The metropolitan NY/NJ area has long been at the center of the world’s pharmaceutical and health sciences industries. New Jersey is now home to 300 biotechnology companies, and 20 pharmaceutical and medical technology firms — and 17 out of the world’s top 20 have major facilities in the state.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Epidemiology and Study Design Evaluation
Biostatistics
Project Management
Ethics of Health Care Research
Health Care Systems and Policy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International

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National students: rolling admission

Language

English

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Credits

31 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Madison, United States

Disciplines

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor of science degree with a minimum grade point ratio of 3.00 is recommended.
The GRE is recommended but not required. Other standardized tests such as PCAT, MCAT, and DAT may be considered as well. The application package must include:
A completed FDU Graduate Admissions Application;
Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts from all colleges and universities attended;
Two letters of recommendation (from a professor, employer, or professional in the field familiar with the student’s strengths and abilities);
Official test scores from one of the following standardized exams: GRE, PCAT, MCAT, or DAT (if applicable);
Personal statement; and
Resume or curriculum vitae. Applicants who have not completed all the requirements for admission to the degree program may be permitted to enroll in classes for credit on a conditional/probationary or nondegree basis.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

30752 USD / year

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30752 USD / year

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30752 USD / year

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Living costs

Madison

United States

1793 - 4414 USD / month

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