Bouvé College of Health Sciences

Healthcare Leadership

Professional Doctorate: Online
Request Info | Apply

Northeastern University's Doctor of Medical Science in Healthcare Leadership (DMSc) is an innovative online* doctoral degree that is open to all medical professionals seeking to expand their career potential in healthcare leadership, administration, education, and advocacy.

Online
Location
Full-Time
Part-Time
Commitment
16-20 Months
Duration of Program
Fall, Spring
Entry Terms
No
Meets F1 Visa Requirements
Loading...
Overview

Healthcare leadership careers are rising, with jobs for medical and health services managers estimated to grow 32% by 2030.

Northeastern's Doctor of Medical Science in Healthcare Leadership (DMSc) fills the need for medical professionals of all kinds to advance their education. The program is delivered online* and is the first degree of its type to be offered by an R1 research institution. You'll graduate ready for new career opportunities in healthcare leadership, administration, education, and advocacy.

The degree creates a path to leadership for individuals with varied healthcare backgrounds and career goals. Here's what you can expect:

  • Gain perspectives and visibility into challenges and opportunities across the medical sciences.
  • Engage in a curriculum comprising core courses centered on healthcare systems and leadership skills, a specialized concentration, and a problem-based thesis project related to your concentration.
  • Advance your career with a degree developed in cooperation with healthcare leaders and designed to create leaders with both technical proficiency and in-demand management skills.
  • Customize your degree with a choice of nine available concentrations.

Register for our open forum webinar to meet with the Program Directors, ask questions, and get information about the program.

*Health Informatics Research concentration requires 1 class at the Boston campus. Extreme Medicine concentration requires a 4-5 day, hands-on intensive in New Hampshire.

More Details

Unique Features

  • Northeastern’s DMSc degree is an innovative pathway for all healthcare degree holders to advance their education toward leadership—other universities limit admissions to physician assistant graduates.

  • Earn your degree part-time or full-time with maximum flexibility and an asynchronous online curriculum open to a broad range of medical professionals working in a clinical healthcare setting. 

  • Gain the career advantage of a degree developed in cooperation with healthcare leaders and employers and designed to create leaders with both technical proficiency and in-demand management skills.

  • Specialized concentrations add career flexibility to a rigorous core curriculum. Concentrations include Health Informatics (Practice); Health Informatics (Research); Health Law; Business Management for Healthcare; Public Health; Patient Safety; Extreme Medicine; Exercise Science; and Interdisciplinary Healthcare Leadership.

  • Northeastern's Doctor of Medical Science in Healthcare Leadership is the first DMSc program of its kind offered by a leading R1-rated research university. 

Career Outlook

  • Healthcare leadership careers are rising, with jobs for medical and health services managers estimated to grow 32% by 2030. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2022)

  • Median annual wage for medical and health services managers is $101K. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2022)

  • Median annual wage for medical scientists in research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences is $102,210. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2022)

Testimonials

"The new Northeastern University Doctor of Medical Science degree at Bouvé College is unique in design, leveraging interprofessional faculty and coursework to prepare the next generation of healthcare leaders."

- Mary Jo Bondy, DHEd., MHS, PA-C

Looking for something different?

View more Nursing & Healthcare programs
Admissions

A graduate degree or certificate from Northeastern—a top-ranked university—can accelerate your career through rigorous academic coursework and hands-on professional experience in the area of your interest. Apply now—and take your career to the next level.

Program Costs

$37.3K *
Tuition

Finance Your Education We offer a variety of resources, including scholarships and assistantships.

How to Apply Learn more about the application process and requirements.

Requirements

  • Application
  • Application fee
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts from all institutions attended
    • The Foreign Credential Evaluation (FCE) is a required assessment of all transcripts and documents from non-U.S. accredited post-secondary education institutions. (Review the FCE requirements by country.)
  • Personal statement
  • Resumé
  • TOEFL or IELTS for applicants who do not hold a degree from a U.S. institution and whose native language is not English
  • Master’s degree from an accredited institution in a healthcare-related field
    • Applicants with a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in a healthcare-related field plus at least 3 years of experience in a healthcare-related field and is in a leadership/management role with evidence (a supervisor letter) of duties that supports significant/progressive leadership and responsibilities will be considered.
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 in the accredited program

Learn More Access the program page on the Bouvé College of Health Sciences website.

Admissions Details Learn more about the Bouvé College of Health Sciences admissions process, policies, and required materials.

Admissions Dates

Fall term deadline: August 1

Spring term deadline: December 1

Curriculum

Industry-aligned courses for in-demand careers.


For 100+ years, we’ve designed our programs with one thing in mind—your success. Explore the current program requirements and course descriptions, all designed to meet today’s industry needs and must-have skills.

 

Experiential Learning

Northeastern's experience-powered learning model has been at the heart of the university for more than a century. It combines world-class academics with professional practice, allowing you to acquire relevant, real-world skills you can immediately put into action in your current workplace. Your Northeastern education can be a dynamic, transformative experience, giving you countless opportunities to grow as a professional and person.

Faculty

Our Faculty

Northeastern University faculty represents a broad cross-section of professional practices and fields, including finance, education, biomedical science, management, and the U.S. military. They serve as mentors and advisors and collaborate alongside you to solve the most pressing global challenges facing established and emerging markets.

Students

By enrolling in Northeastern, you’ll be connected to students at our 13 campuses, as well as 300,000-plus alumni and more than 3,500 employer partners around the world. Our global university system provides you with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally and serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions.

Related Info

Related Articles

How to Choose a Biotechnology Concentration

October 23, 2024 -
Industry Advice

What Can You Do With a Master’s in Pharmacy?

October 23, 2024 -
Industry Advice

What Can You Do With a Kinesiology Degree? 7 Paths

October 22, 2024 -
Industry Advice

You May Also Be Interested In
Master's
Online
Full-Time
Part-Time
18-24 Months
Online
 Save
LOCATION COMMITMENT DURATION TYPE
 
Certificate
Online
Part-Time
6-9 Months
Online
 Save
LOCATION COMMITMENT DURATION TYPE
 
Certificate
Boston, MA
Part-Time
1-3 Years
Classroom
 Save
LOCATION COMMITMENT DURATION TYPE
 
Master's
Online
Full-Time
Part-Time
1.5-5 Years
Online
 Save
LOCATION COMMITMENT DURATION TYPE
 
Master's
Professional Doctorate
Boston, MA
Full-Time
5 years
Classroom
 Save
LOCATION COMMITMENT DURATION TYPE