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The Master of Health Professions Education is taught by interdisciplinary faculty across medicine, nursing, public health, leadership, psychology, and learning sciences. Lessons are grounded in evidence-based practice and designed with actionable applications that can be immediately implemented in clinical, academic, and healthcare settings for measurable impact.
Our cohort model ensures personalized learning, while an applied culminating project (thesis, teaching, or leadership practicum) positions you as a subject‑matter expert ready to make real impact.
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Tuition
| PROGRAM |
CREDITS |
COST PER CREDIT |
TUITION COST
|
| Master of Health Professions Education |
33 |
$1,250 |
$41,250 |
*Based on the UM 2026-2027 UOnline tuition and fees rate. Fees are not included in the total tuition cost above. Tuition and fees are subject to change.
You can learn more about financial aid opportunities available to you here.
Why the University of Miami Master of Health Professions Education
- Flexible, 100% online format designed for working professionals, including clinicians across medicine, public health, nursing, and pharmacy; faculty and course directors; simulation educators; academic coaches and curriculum specialists; and professionals preparing for teaching, leadership, or faculty development roles.
- Built by the Miller School of Medicine with interdisciplinary faculty across four University of Miami schools.
- Evidence-based curriculum grounded in the science of learning, curriculum design, assessment, and educational research.
- Workplace-situated culminating project completed inside your own institution (thesis, leadership practicum, or teaching practicum).
- Career pathways spanning clinical education, faculty development, curriculum leadership, simulation-based education, and educational research.
- Integrated focus areas: Teaching and Learning; Educational Scholarship; Leadership; Inclusive Excellence; Global Health Pedagogy.
What You’ll Learn
- Design, deliver, and evaluate health professions curricula grounded in the science of learning.
- Apply evidence-based teaching and assessment strategies across classroom, clinical, and simulation environments.
- Conduct educational research and evaluation to inform curriculum and institutional improvement.
- Lead educational initiatives using leadership and change management frameworks in healthcare systems.
- Build inclusive, equitable learning environments that support belonging and cultural responsiveness.
- Translate learning into practice through a culminating workplace-based project producing measurable impact and scholarly output.
Who is this program for?
Working professionals in clinical, academic, or healthcare environments, including:
- Clinicians across fields such as medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and public health
- Faculty members and course directors
- Simulation educators
- Academic coaches and curriculum specialists
- Healthcare professionals preparing for teaching, leadership, or faculty development roles
Ideal candidates are looking to strengthen their expertise in teaching, curriculum design, educational leadership, and assessment within healthcare and academic settings. They may already be leading learners, designing training experiences, or supporting educational programs and want to formalize their skills through evidence-based approaches grounded in the science of learning, educational research, and practical application.
Outcomes and support
Leverage the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine faculty expertise, interdisciplinary mentorship, and dedicated student support team to strengthen your impact as a health professions educator. Graduate prepared to design curricula, lead educational innovation, conduct scholarship, and improve learning outcomes across clinical, academic, and global health environments.
