Graduate programs designed for health care professionals
Advance your career in health care with flexible, fully online graduate programs from Washburn University. Whether you're looking to step into leadership, strengthen your expertise or focus on teaching and training, our programs are designed to meet you where you are—and help you move forward.
Choose from a master's degree or graduate certificates that fit your goals, schedule and level of commitment.
Master of Health Science
Designed for professionals who want to expand their roles in practice, education and leadership. The curriculum combines a health science core and a health care education emphasis.
- 30 credit hours
- 100% online
- Complete in as little as 1 year (full-time) or 2 years (part-time)
- Start in fall, spring or summer
Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Education
Designed for professionals who want focused preparation for teaching, training and supporting learning in health care and academic settings.
- 12 credit hours
- 100% online
- Complete in as little as two semesters
- Start in fall or spring
- Applies toward the M.H.S. degree
Graduate Certificate in Health Science
Designed for professionals who want graduate-level preparation in core competencies that support effective practice across clinical and organizational settings.
- 12 credit hours
- 100% online
- Complete in as little as one year (fall, spring and summer)
- Start in fall, spring or summer
- Applies toward the M.H.S. degree
Potential roles after graduation
Students who graduate from this program can apply for a variety of roles in rewarding careers, including:
- Health professions program director, clinical coordinator or faculty member
- Simulation or lab coordinator
- Clinical application specialist or sales
- Development/training coordinator in health care, government and nonprofit settings
- Senior or lead technologist/ therapist/ hygienist
- Department or unit manager (e.g., imaging, rehab, lab)
- Practice administrator
- Quality improvement or patient safety coordinator
Not sure which program is right for you?
Contact the program coordinator Becky Dodge at 785.670.1440 or becky.dodge@washburn.edu.
GET IN TOUCH WITH Allied Health
Allied Health
School of Applied Studies, Room 201
1700 SW College Ave.
Topeka, KS 66621
Phone & Email
Ph: 785.670.2170
allied-health@washburn.edu
