Masters
Part-Time or Full-Time
Fall
Online
About the MS in Implementation Science at Loyola
Few fields are growing and evolving as rapidly as that of health care. With this constant state of change comes the need for skilled professionals capable of improving strategies, systems, and delivery.
The MS in Implementation Science offered through Loyola University Chicago's respected Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health will prepare you to integrate and leverage evidence-based practices, interventions, and policies to help drive change.
Program Structure
The MS in Implementation Science can be pursued full time or part time and classes are entirely online.
Please note that this program is not currently accepting applications.
Why Choose Loyola for Your MS in Implementation Science?
Loyola's master's degree program will help you understand theories and implementation methods, barriers to change, and the role of stakeholder engagement in facilitating changes at an individual or systems level.
- A unique profession on the forefront of health care
- An engaging, hands-on learning experience
- An opportunity-rich setting in the heart of Chicago
- A focus on the Jesuit values of social justice and equity
- A fulfilling career improving the practice of health care
- A faculty of scholars and health care professionals
You will be prepared to enter a distinctive health care field, focused on enhancing systems and, ultimately, positively impacting the quality of patient care.
Through your practicum, you will partner with a health care professional to implement and evaluate the impact of an evidence-based practice or finding in a real-world setting.
Pursuing your MS in Implementation Science at Loyola will position you for endless opportunities at Chicago's world-class health care institutions and organizations.
Through a master's degree immersed in the Jesuit tradition of social justice and equity, you will gain a distinctive depth to your preparation that will set you apart in health care.
You will acquire the knowledge, training, and skills to bring positive change to health care and improve patient care, no matter where you are in the nation or the world.
You will be guided, advised, and mentored throughout your master's program by accomplished professionals from a broad range of health care fields. They will work to create a tight-knit learning environment where you feel supported.
Healthcare Administration Department
The Department of Healthcare Administration educates the next generation of healthcare administrators with the values and understanding to be ethical leaders in the healthcare arena, offering opportunities to engage with faculty in experiential learning, community engagement, and interdisciplinary research. Find more information on the department and stories showcasing current Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health students and graduates from the MS in Implementation Science program and learn more about why Loyola is right for you.
Department WebsiteParkinson News and StoriesMeet the Faculty
Loyola is proud to have talented and nationally-recognized scholar-teachers as part of our diverse community of exceptional faculty, students and staff. Loyola faculty are known for their commitment to teaching, the dissemination of knowledge through innovative and interdisciplinary scholarly research, and a commitment to social justice and cura personalis, or care for the whole person. Visit the Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health faculty and staff directory to learn more about the teachers and mentors involved with the MS in Implementation Science program.
Faculty & StaffMS in Implementation Science: Career Connections
As a graduate of the MS in Implementation Science program, you will have gained the necessary knowledge, tools, and strategies to positively impact health care delivery in a wide range of settings.
Specific job options include:
- Implementation scientist
- Implementation research scientist
- Implementation program manager
- Implementation consultant
- Manager of clinical performance operations
- Continuous improvement engineer
- Client implementation specialist
Because Loyola is a member of the Jesuit network of 27 colleges and universities nationwide, our graduates can access career advising services, resume and interviewing assistance, career fairs and events, and employment listings in our Career Services center, as well as at career centers at other U.S. Jesuit colleges and universities.
Job Outlook
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Outlook Handbook is a good place to start exploring the job outlook and pay potential for specific health care careers.
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Curriculum and Program Outcomes
While courses for the MS in Implementation Science program may vary from semester to semester, Loyola’s extensive Academic Catalog will always house the official listing of courses, programs of study, academic policies, degree requirements, and specialization or concentration options.
Additionally, this resource will provide MS in Implementation Science learning outcomes, showcasing the commitment to specific skills and growth graduates can expect to achieve following completion of the program.
MS in Implementation Science Results and Skills
By earning your MS in Implementation Science at Loyola University Chicago, you will develop a variety of skills, including the ability to:
- Design and implement evidence-based programs
- Understand how to analyze outcomes and drive change
- Identify facilitators and barriers to change
- Disseminate evidence-based findings and programs to reach key stakeholders
- Engage multiple stakeholders in implementing changes
- Facilitate the introduction and use of evidence-based practices to improve health care
- Instill and reinforce the Jesuit values of equity and social justice in your work
Costs, Scholarships, and Aid
Loyola University Chicago is committed to making your graduate and professional studies a reality. Our Cost & Financial Aid page can help better inform you about the costs and potential funding opportunities through scholarships, loans, and aid for graduate and professional education.
If you are a current Loyola undergraduate or recent alum, you may be eligible for a Returning Rambler discount. Learn more and see if you qualify on our Returning Rambler Scholarship page.
Tuition and Costs
The estimated tuition and fees for the MS in Implementation Science totals $38440.00, or 31 credit hours at a cost of $1,240.00 per credit hour. Please note that tuition and fees for all of Loyola's academic programs are subject to change.
For more detailed information about tuition and fees, and a breakdown of how these costs are calculated on a yearly basis, please visit Tuition and Fees from the Office of the Bursar.
Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health Financial Aid & Scholarships
Robert and Betty Parkinson Scholars Award
Named for Loyola alumni Robert (“Bob”) and Betty Parkinson, the Parkinson Scholars Award honors their commitment to helping ensure access to quality health care and the recognition that such health care is a basic human right. Bob and Betty Parkinson took to heart the Ignatian value of “being persons for others.” The Parkinson Scholars Award supports exceptionally talented students with demonstrated financial need who are dedicated to being “persons for others” and will use their Parkinson education to improve the health and health care of individuals, communities, and systems.
Awarded each semester to up to 10 Parkinson students, it includes an $8,000 tuition-restricted scholarship and additional funds to support scholarly activity. Scholars are selected to represent the broad range of the Parkinson School’s disciplines.
More information about scholarships can be found on the Financial Aid Office website.
Appointments and Events
Whether you’re just beginning your search, in the midst of the application process, or eager to explore our graduate and professional programs, our admissions staff is here to assist you every step of the way.
Schedule an AppointmentThe Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health offers graduate open houses, information sessions, individual appointments, open Zoom and text sessions, and a multitude of other ways to get to know us better.
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Application Process
Application Deadlines
The available start terms and corresponding application deadlines for the MS in Implementation Science are listed below. Please keep in mind that both the application and the required materials must be submitted by the specified deadline.
Please note that this program is not currently accepting applications.
Fall Early Action: February 1
All applicants meeting this deadline will receive an admission decision no later than 3 weeks after the Feb 1 deadline.
Fall Priority: May 15
All applicants meeting this deadline will be considered for admission. Any applications received after May 15 will be considered until Parkinson reaches enrollment capacity for the fall.
Application Requirements
Application requirements for the MS in Implementation Science include:
Official Transcripts
2 Letters of Recommendation
3.0 Minimum GPA
Statement of Purpose
Prerequisite Standing Requirements
Applicants should hold a bachelor's degree in a field relevant to the discipline such as: psychology, sociology, health sciences medicine, nursing, public health, social work, pharmacy, health care administration.
Statement of Purpose Details
Please write a brief statement describing your academic and research interests as well as your professional goals.
Official Documents
Official transcripts are those that are sent directly by the college/university to Loyola University Chicago. Transcripts sent by the student to Loyola are considered unofficial documents, and while they may be utilized for initial review of your application, official transcripts are still required. Official documents should be sent by the institution to gradapp@luc.edu.
International Applicant Requirements
An official English language proficiency exam is required for international applicants whose native language is not English. If you have non-U.S. educational credentials, you are required to submit an official transcript evaluation. The transcript evaluation cannot be waived.
Please visit our International Applicant Requirements page for specific information regarding the application process for international students. This program does not qualify international students to receive the F1 student visa.
Start Your Application
Applying online to the MS in Implementation Science program is a swift, uncomplicated, and cost-free process. After submission, you can proceed to send and upload any additional requirements.
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