Executive Master Program in Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety

Program Overview

Healthcare quality and patient safety have become fundamental components of the healthcare system in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Recognizing the importance of this aspect, most healthcare institutions develop programs and systems to enhance outcomes by improving quality and patient safety, aiming to provide safe care and better patient outcomes. Achieving these objectives requires leaders specialized in healthcare quality and patient safety who possess essential knowledge, skills, and expertise.

The Executive Master’s Program in Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to drive innovation in patient safety, promote a culture of quality and safety through technology, reshape leadership roles with a focus on healthcare quality and safety, and improve healthcare processes using evidence-based approaches, in alignment with the objectives and vision of Saudi Arabia 2030.

Duration of Study

4

Levels

36

Study Unit

12

Course

Admission Requirements

General Requirements

Hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university. If the degree is from abroad, it must be equivalently accredited according to the equivalency program provided by the Ministry of Education.
Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.00 out of 4.00 or 3.00 out of 5.00 (or its equivalent), based on the admission ranking and seat availability. The College Council may grant exceptions, provided the cumulative GPA is not below 1.5 out of 4.00 or 2.5 out of 5.00 (or its equivalent), depending on the ranking and seat availability.
Submit a valid score from one of the approved English language tests:

IELTS Academic: minimum score 5
STEP: minimum score 76
TOEFL IBT: minimum score 45

Exemptions:

Graduates of Saudi Electronic University programs taught in English with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 out of 4.00 or higher.
Applicants holding a bachelor’s degree from a university in a country where English is the native language* and the university is recognized by the Ministry of Education.

Language test validity:

TOEFL IBT: 2 years
STEP: 3 years
IELTS Academic: 3 years

Only one language test needs to be submitted.

Accepted Bachelor’s Majors: Medical and health-related fields, Healthcare Management, or related disciplines.
Applicants with prior experience in the healthcare sector are preferred and may include it as supporting documentation for admission ranking.
Applicants must be Saudi nationals or non-Saudis residing in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Conditional admits are required to pay the tuition fee for the first semester to obtain final admission.

*Countries where English is the native language: USA – Canada – UK – Australia – New Zealand

Specific Admission Requirements

Accepted Bachelor’s Majors: Medical and health-related fields, Healthcare Management, or related disciplines.
Practical experience in the healthcare field is preferred and can support admission decisions during candidate selection.

Branches:

Riyadh (male and female students), Jeddah (male and female students), Dammam (male and female students), Abha (male and female students).