Master's in Health Systems Engineering overview
The Health Systems Engineering (HSE) Master of Science (MS) program, offered by Lehigh's world-class Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, equips students with systems thinking tools and engineering methodologies to measure and improve the performance of complex healthcare systems. It is what the Institute of Medicine, the Agency for Healthcare Research on Quality, the National Institutes of Health, and the National Science Foundation advocate to increase efficiency, decrease costs, reduce errors, and to improve access and the overall value of care.
Master's in Health Systems Engineering highlights
- Both on campus and online options are available.
- Part-time and full-time study is possible, accomodating students' schedules.
- Integrated professional mentoring and career coaching.
- Access to a robust network of alumni and industry partners.
Health Systems Engineering salary and career outlook
The HSE program has a strong track record for placing its graduates in top healthcare industries like Geisinger Health System with highly competitive salaries.
Health Systems Engineering program format
The Master of Science in Health Systems Engineering is available both on-campus and online. The 30-credit curriculum (10 courses) is rigorous, yet designed with flexibility to allow students to choose a path suited to their desired pace. The curriculum offers systems-based perspectives, has an analytical focus, employs project-based learning, and leverages a multi-disciplinary approach to learning.
Health Systems Engineering collaborations
The program benefits from strong relationships with industry partners and integrates professional and career development opportunities throughout the program. Students collaborate with partnering institutions to complete a semester-long capstone project, solving a real-world prolbem in the healthcare space. Our industry partners benefit from novel solutions while collaborating with faculty to provide mentorship to our students. Current and past industrial collaborators include Geisinger, NY Presbyterian Hospital, Mayo Clinic, American Hospital Dubai, Fox Chase Cancer Center, VA Medical Center, St. Luke's University Health Network, Lehigh Vally Health Network, and B. Braun Medical.
Health Systems Engineering external funding
Industry partners provide real-world capstone problems and critical mentoring for our students. Partial merit-based and alumni tuition awards are available.
Master's in Health Systems Engineering admissions requirements
To be considered for admission to the master's program, candidates must hold at least a Bachelor of Science (or equivalent) degree in a related field. A complete application must include:
- A candidate's personal statement detailing their motivation for graduate study and research interests.
- The candidate's resume summarizing background relevant to graduate study.
- Complete transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. Unofficial copies may be uploaded initially, but official transcripts are required upon accepting an offer of admission.
- Two (2) letters of recommendation from qualified individuals.
- For international students whose first language is not English who have not studied in the US or countries where English is an official and widely spoken language, TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, or Cambridge English Qualification test scores are required.
- A non-refundable application fee of $50.
- GRE test scores are not required.