MS in Implementation Science - Online

Implementation science focuses on applying methods to ensure evidence-based strategies are effectively integrated into real-world settings. Simply put, it bridges the gap between research and practice, helping to translate innovations and interventions into widespread use.

No specific undergraduate coursework is required for admission to the MS in Implementation Science program.

Graduates of the MS in Implementation Science program take on leadership roles across various fields, including healthcare, academic and clinical research, public health, education, and policy work.

Students gain hands-on experience through the Capstone IMPACT project, which blends elements of a master’s thesis and an internship. Spanning the duration of the program, this project allows students to explore an area of interest and apply program concepts to real-world challenges. Example projects include research proposals, systematic literature reviews, coursework portfolios, research studies, and mock implementation plans.

This program is ideal for individuals eager to bring evidence-based interventions into practice. Students gain expertise in dissemination and implementation science, including theory, methodology, and practical applications, along with key project management, collaboration, and leadership skills.

Each cohort consists of approximately 30 students from diverse backgrounds, including recent graduates, early-career professionals, and mid-career practitioners.

The MS in Implementation Science offers two tracks:

• Full-time (9 months): Approximately 30–40 hours per week of coursework and class time.
• Part-time (18 months): Approximately 16–20 hours per week of coursework and class time.

Yes, the program is designed for working professionals. It is fully online, but each course includes a required 90-minute live Zoom session per week.

• 9-month track (full-time): Students take two courses at a time (four per term) along with the Capstone IMPACT project.
• 18-month track (part-time): Students take one course at a time (two per term), with the Capstone IMPACT project in the second year.

Most coursework is asynchronous, but each course includes one 90-minute live session per week.

• Full-time students: Live sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:00–1:30 PM ET.
• Part-time students: Live sessions on Tuesdays in the first year and Thursdays in the second year from 12:00–1:30 PM ET.

Yes, students engage in implementation science theories, models, frameworks, and both quantitative and qualitative methods. For example, the required course Application of Theories, Models, and Frameworks explores implementation research frameworks (e.g., CFIR, EPIS, RE-AIM) and their practical application in real-world settings, including modification and customization for specific use cases.