About the Program

Healthcare quality and patient safety have become foundational elements of the healthcare system in Saudi Arabia. Recognizing the significance of an effective healthcare system, most healthcare facilities are developing robust programs and structures committed to enhancing outcomes through rigorous quality improvement and patient safety methods to accomplish their goal of advancing safe care delivery and improving patient outcomes. The widespread movement toward a safer care environment requires healthcare leaders who possess the essential knowledge, skills, and expertise in this field. The Executive Master of Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety program at SEU provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to drive strategic innovation in healthcare, foster a culture of quality and safety utilizing technology, reshape the leadership role focused on health care quality and safety, and promote the improvement of health care processes through evidence-based methods. Such effort is in line with the strategic goals of the Saudi Vision 2030 to improve healthcare quality in the country

Admission requirements

General Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree from a MOE-recognized university. If the certificate is obtained from abroad, it must be accredited according to the equivalency program provided by the Ministry of Education (MOE).
- Applicant's cumulative GPA in the bachelor’s degree should not be less than (2.00 out of 4.00 or 3.00 out of 5.00) or its equivalent based on the available seats and shortlisting results. The College Council may waive this condition provided that the applicant's GPA is not less than (1.5 out of 4.00 or 2.5 out of 5.00) or its equivalent based on the available seats and shortlisting results.
- Submit the result of one of the approved English language tests:
- IELTS-Academic only: with a score of no less than 5
- STEP: with a score of no less than 76
- TOEFL_IBT: with a score of no less than 45.
- SEU graduates are exempted from this condition provided that their bachelor’s program was taught in English, and a with a cumulative GPA of no less than (3.5 out of 4.00) or higher.
- Students who have obtained a bachelor’s degree from universities in countries where the native language is English* and the universities are recognized by the Ministry of Education are exempted.
* USA - Canada – UK - Australia - New Zealand.
- The validity period of the approved English language tests:
- TOEFL_IBT: 2 Years
- STEP: 3 Years
- IELTS Academic only: 3 Years
- Applicants need to submit only one English language test.
- The applicant must be a Saudi or non-Saudi (residing within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with a valid Iqama)
- Applicants who have been initially accepted, are required to pay the full amount of first semester tuition to get final admission. 

Executive Master Program in Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety
Program-specific Requirements:
- Accepted Bachelor's majors: Medical and Health majors, Health administration and other related majors.
- It is preferable to submit documents of work experience in the field of healthcare as support for acceptance when preference is given to applicants.
Branches:
Riyadh (Male – Female) , Jeddah ( Male – Female), Dammam ( Male – Female), Abha ( Male- Female)

Program Duration

4 semesters (successful completion of 36 credit hours.)