Healthcare professionals play an important role in preventing, treating and curing diseases and in promoting health, which matters not only to individuals but also to society as a whole. It is essential to ensure that those who train healthcare professionals create effective and meaningful educational programmes that result in high-quality health services. The Master of Health Professions Education provides you with the knowledge and skills required for a career in health professions education and research.

Course overview

The Master of Health Professions Education (MHPE) at Maastricht University prepares healthcare professionals to become leaders, innovators, and researchers in health professions education worldwide. This accredited Master of Science programme combines theory and practice, enabling students to design impactful educational programmes, conduct meaningful research, and take on leadership roles in complex educational settings.

The programme is internationally recognised and collaborates with partner sites in Canada and the United States. It is delivered through a flexible, mostly online format with a focused on-campus period, making it suitable for busy healthcare professionals around the globe.

What you will learn

By completing the MHPE programme, you will:

• Design innovative educational programmes that enhance the training of healthcare professionals.
• Apply educational theories to real-world challenges in health professions education.
• Conduct research to advance knowledge and evidence-based practices in healthcare education.
• Develop leadership and management skills to handle complex educational tasks.
• Work on authentic cases from your own professional environment, ensuring practical relevance.
• Engage with a global network of peers and faculty, fostering international collaboration.
• Graduates leave with the skills to become change-makers in healthcare education and contribute to high-quality health services worldwide.

Who this course is for

• Medical doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, and other healthcare educators seeking career development in education.
• Professionals aiming for leadership roles in universities, hospitals, or educational institutions.
• International candidates who want to gain a global perspective on health professions education.
• Those committed to lifelong learning and advancing the quality of healthcare education in their local or global context.

Investment

Course fee: €19,500 (payable in two instalments of €9,750)

Scholarship opportunities: Applicants from Low Income and Lower Middle Income Countries (LMIC) can apply for the MHPE-LMIC Scholarship, which covers 25% of the tuition fee. Scholarships are awarded in Year 1 and Year 2 based on engagement and progress. A maximum of five scholarships are available each academic year for new applicants.

Questions about this educational programme? Contact the MHPE Office at MHPE@maastrichtuniversity.nl.

While this information is regularly updated, please refer to SHE’s official website for the most current course details, including dates and fees.