An Intergovernmental institution under
United Nations Treaty Series 49006 / 49007
An Intergovernmental institution under
United Nations Treaty Series 49006 / 49007
Fully online and asynchronous, designed for working professionals, and awarded by a university established by treaty between sovereign States.
Online (Asynchronous)
Study fully online, on your own schedule, at a university created by treaty between sovereign States and registered with the United Nations.
A university established by treaty between sovereign States
Faculty who include diplomats, scholars and senior practitioners
Rigorous academic oversight and quality assurance
A global alumni community across four continents
Why choose EUCLID's Online Master in Health Professions Education (MHPE)? Several distinctive features set this program apart from other graduate degrees in the field.
First, EUCLID is the world's only intergovernmental, treaty‑based university. With a UN‑registered charter and deep institutional expertise in global health, bioethics, and health professions education, the university enjoys unique recognition among international organizations, ministries of health, and academic institutions worldwide. This gives graduates of the Online MHPE a distinctive credential that carries weight in multilateral and government settings.
Second, the program is uniquely positioned at the intersection of health professions education, health systems strengthening, and instructional leadership. In today's rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, there is an urgent need for qualified educators who can train the next generation of health professionals — from physicians and nurses to public health practitioners and allied health workers. This MHPE equips professionals with the pedagogical frameworks, instructional design skills, and leadership competencies to shape health professions education at institutional, national, and international levels.
Third, the program is strongly practice‑oriented. Courses are designed and taught by faculty who combine academic rigor with extensive real‑world experience in health professions education, curriculum development, faculty development, and health systems management. The curriculum is regularly updated to address today's most pressing challenges in health education — from integrating technology and simulation-based learning to fostering interprofessional education and competency‑based assessment.
Fourth, students join a truly global alumni network of health educators, academic leaders, and policy advisors serving on four continents. This network provides exceptional opportunities for mentorship, collaboration, and career advancement in health professions education and health systems strengthening.
Fifth, the fully asynchronous online delivery offers maximum flexibility. With no fixed class times or residency requirements, working professionals — including clinicians, educators, and health administrators — can complete the program from anywhere in the world while continuing their careers.
If you are a health professional, educator, or academic leader seeking a prestigious, flexible, and highly relevant master's degree that bridges educational theory and health systems practice, EUCLID's Online Master in Health Professionals Education is designed for you.
The program is completed fully online and follows three stages.
Core coursework that builds advanced knowledge of the field, with readings, written assignments and faculty feedback.
Research preparation through academic writing, critical thinking and research methods, preparing you for independent work.
A final thesis or dissertation, an original research project completed under faculty supervision and assessed by academic examiners.
The program is designed to prepare graduates to:
Design, implement, and evaluate evidence‑based curricula and instructional strategies for health professions education;
Lead faculty development initiatives and mentoring programs for health professionals;
Apply instructional design principles to create effective learning experiences in clinical and academic settings;
Strengthen health systems through educational interventions, workforce development, and capacity‑building;
Conduct and critically appraise educational research, including scientific peer review and knowledge translation;
Demonstrate leadership and mentorship competencies in health professions education and academic administration;
Communicate complex educational and health systems analyses effectively to diverse audiences, including policymakers, clinical leaders, and academic peers.
Candidates may concentrate their studies and research in one or more of the following areas:
Curriculum development and instructional design in health professions education
Faculty development and academic leadership
Health systems strengthening and workforce development
Teaching and learning in clinical and academic settings
Project management for healthcare education and training
Mentoring, coaching, and leadership in health professions
Scientific peer review, knowledge translation, and educational research
Biostatistics and research methodology in health education
Medical research, audit, and teaching
Epidemiology and population health
Regionally or institutionally‑specific dissertations and capstone projects are particularly welcomed.
Applicants must hold a completed bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study conferred by a recognized/accredited institution listed in the UNESCO‑IAU World Higher Education Database (WHED). Professional experience in health professions education, clinical practice, health administration, academic leadership, or a related field is strongly preferred. Fluency in English (spoken and written) is required and will be tested. Students are expected to dedicate ten to fifteen effective hours of study per week.
Application documents include a completed application form, official transcripts, a statement of purpose of two to three pages, three letters of recommendation, and a current curriculum vitae. All applications are reviewed holistically; the Admissions Committee may also request an interview. Government officials from EUCLID participating states may be eligible for special consideration and scholarships
Course titles open the course page in the EUCLID learning platform. The roadmap is updated automatically from the university's academic records.
PRIMARY COURSES | ||
Code | Course Name | EUCLID Credits |
International Academic and Professional Paper Writing
| 3 | |
Teaching and Learning in Health Professions Education
| 3 | |
Health Systems Strengthening
| 3 | |
Instructional Design in Health Professions
| 3 | |
Project Management for Healthcare
| 3 | |
Leadership and Mentoring in Health Professions Education
| 3 | |
Faculty Development for Health Professionals
| 3 | |
Scientific Peer Review & Knowledge Translation
| 3 | |
Biostatistics
| 3 | |
Master's Capstone Paper or Thesis
| 10 | |
Total Credit Hours (USCH): | 37 | |
ELECTIVE COURSES
Note: All courses available in the EUCLID database can be considered elective, after review and approval by your EUCLID counselor. Graduate level degrees may include a certain number of undergraduate electives. Likewise, undergraduate roadmaps may be built using graduate level courses. Again, prospective students are reminded that the final degree roadmap must be reviewed and approved by the Admissions Officer to ensure logical progression of subjects covered and conformity with international standards.
STANDARD DEGREE ROADMAP - SUGGESTED ELECTIVES | ||
Code | Course Name | EUCLID Credits |
Medical Research, Audit and Teaching
| 3
| |
Epidemiology I
| 3
| |
Argumentation and Critical Thinking
| 2 | |
Note: to consult the current and official curriculum/list of courses from the EUCLID CMS database, please visit: EUCLID Available Degree Programs and follow the program link.
Graduates of the EUCLID Master in Health Professionals Education are exceptionally well‑prepared for senior leadership, educational, and advisory roles across multiple sectors.
In academic and medical institutions, they serve as curriculum directors, faculty development specialists, medical education directors, deans, and department chairs.
In healthcare systems and hospitals, they work as directors of clinical education, continuing professional development leads, and health workforce development specialists.
In government and ministries of health, they become health education policy advisors, health systems strengthening specialists, and national workforce planning officers.
In international organizations, they serve as health education and capacity‑building specialists at the World Health Organization (WHO), the World Bank, UNICEF, the African Union, and other multilateral agencies.
In non‑governmental organizations, they work as health education program managers, training and capacity‑building leads, and global health education advisors.
In research and consulting, they become educational researchers, program evaluators, and consultants in health professions education and health systems strengthening.
Our alumni have successfully secured employment and promotions in academic institutions, healthcare systems, government service, and international organizations worldwide.
EUCLID is the only intergovernmental, treaty-based university with a UN registered charter and recognized expertise in diplomacy. Join the alma mater of ambassadors and senior officials globally.
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EUCLID brings together a distinguished international faculty of scholars, practitioners and senior officials. Our professors combine strong academic credentials with real-world experience in international organizations, government, the professions and civil society, and many of them serve the Global South and emerging economies.
The profiles below represent a selection of our outstanding faculty. For the full faculty roster and the professors specifically assigned to this program, please visit our Faculty Profiles Directory.
Applications are reviewed in 4 to 6 business days. Questions get an answer within 2 business days.
