Online Master's in Healthcare Operational Excellence (HOPEX)
The online Master’s in Pharmaceutical Sciences Healthcare Operational Excellence incorporates various disciplines, including operational sciences, Lean Six Sigma, automation, economics, biostatistics, and both qualitative and quantitative data analytics.
Master of Science in Healthcare Operational Excellence Program Overview
The Master’s in Healthcare Operational Excellence program provides students with a comprehensive background in various fields including pharmacy, nursing, public health, engineering, economics, business, and allied health sciences. The program is rooted in the Pharmacy 5.0 framework and harnesses advanced technologies including Lean Six Sigma, machine learning, deep learning, artificial intelligence, and big data analysis. This graduate degree prepares students to make efficiencies in the workplace and will equip students for careers in sectors like pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and manufacturing industries.
If you have experience in business or engineering, this program could help you switch gears into the healthcare operations industry. If you’re motivated to make healthcare more efficient, the MS Pharm Sci in Healthcare Operational Excellence can give you the tools and knowledge to succeed.
Master of Science in Healthcare Operational Excellence Program Highlights
High Quality Education
The Master’s in Healthcare Operational Excellence program helps students learn how to make healthcare delivery more efficient. By studying Lean Six Sigma, process improvement methods, strategic planning, and leadership in healthcare, students become skilled at analyzing data, managing resources, and dealing with regulations. After successfully completing the program, our students optimize patient care delivery, streamline operations, and improve decision-making in healthcare management.
Learning Outcomes
Students will take courses covering topics including biostatistics, pharmacoeconomics, and pharmacy leadership, and will have the flexibility to customize a curriculum that can cater to industry-specific needs. See below for a list of the learning outcomes from this graduate level program:
- Mastery of healthcare operations management principles, including Lean Six Sigma and process improvement methodologies.
- Proficiency in strategic planning and organizational leadership within the healthcare sector.
- Ability to analyze healthcare data to identify areas for improvement and implement evidence-based solutions.
- Understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements in healthcare and their integration into operational practices.
- Capability to lead interdisciplinary teams and drive organizational change to address complex healthcare challenges.
- Knowledge of emerging trends and innovations in healthcare operations to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Flexibility
- Asynchronous curriculum available 24 hours a day
- 100% online– no campus visits required
- World-class faculty who provide personalized attention to each and every student.
- Start-to-Graduation Support: Every student enrolled online is assigned a dedicated Student Success Coordinator providing one-on-one support. They are your partners who help you manage your time, and ensure you’re meeting degree requirements to get you to graduation.
Support from Application through Graduation
At UC, you’ll have a full support team behind you:
Enrollment Services Advisor: Your go-to resource during the application process
Student Success Coordinator: Helping you prepare for classes and stay on track
Access to Resources: Access to university resources that will support you through your program including online learning expectations and resources, health and wellness resources, and academic support
Prerequisites
- A U.S. bachelors degree from a regionally accredited college or university or an equivalent degree from a foreign country
- A minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
- For international students, a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) of at least 90 (internet-based) or 235 (computer-based), or a Duolingo English Test of at least 110 is accepted
- Transcripts must be submitted for evaluation to an agency recognized by the National Association of Credential Evaluating Services (NACES: www.naces.org)
Complete the online application and submit the application fee.
Standard Application Fees:
- $65.00 for domestic applicants to most degree programs
- $70.00 for international applicants to most degree programs
- $20.00 for domestic applicants to Graduate Certificates
- $25.00 for international applicants to Graduate Certificates
- Application fees for UC Online programs are waived through Fall 2026 for all applicants who apply by July 1, 2026
- Fee waivers are automatically applied for applicants who: are currently serving in the US armed forces, or are veterans of the US armed forces.
Applications are accepted continuously throughout the year. Please review and submit the following materials:
All applicants are required to upload unofficial transcripts during the application process, showing all undergraduate and graduate course work completed, including degrees granted and dates of conferral.
Official transcripts are not required until the student has received and accepted an offer of admission from the university. Once the offer has been confirmed, the student must submit official transcripts.
Students who have received degrees from the University of Cincinnati do not need to submit official paper copies of their UC transcripts.
For questions regarding international students, contact an Enrollment Services Advisor.
Transcripts can be submitted electronically or by mail. To see if your transcript(s) can be ordered electronically, visit the links below and search for your previous school(s).
- Parchment
- Please select “University of Cincinnati – Main Campus” as the recipient of your transcript.
- National Student Clearinghouse
- Please have your transcript sent directly to admissions@uc.edu.
If you do not see your past school(s) listed on either site, please contact the school(s) directly. Then, mail your sealed, unopened, official transcripts to:
Please mail sealed, unopened, official transcripts to:
University of Cincinnati
Office of Admissions
PO Box 210091
Cincinnati, Ohio 45221-0091
Two letters of reference are required.
- References should come from individuals who can attest to your academic and professional skills. Letters of recommendation from family, friends, current students, politicians, or clergy are not accepted.
Provide a few paragraphs on why you plan to pursue this program and how you plan to use this degree in the future.
A professional and current resume or curriculum vitae.
Students living abroad are eligible to pursue this program, but will not be qualified for F-1 Visa status in this online program
Applicants with college coursework completed outside the United States are required to provide a course-by-course foreign credential evaluation for each college or university you attended outside the United States. This evaluation must be obtained from a service listed on the NACES member website.
Students who are not permanent residents of the United States or earned a degree from an institution where English was not the language of instruction must complete a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test when applying. The minimum score required for admission is 90 (internet-based test). If you have a bachelor's degree or higher from a United States university, this requirement will be waived. IELTS score of 7 or higher is preferred or a Duolingo score of 110 or higher is also acceptable.
Transcripts must also be submitted for evaluation to an agency recognized by the National Association of Credential Evaluating Services (NACES; www.naces.org). Reference the Official Transcript Submission Policy for Enrollment for more information.
| Term | Application Deadline | Classes Start |
|---|---|---|
Summer 2026 Fall 2026 |
April 15, 2026 August 15, 2026 |
May 11, 2026 August 24, 2026 |
The University of Cincinnati's online course fees differ depending on the program. On average, students will accrue fewer fees than students attending on-campus classes.
The one fee applied across all UC Online programs is the distance learning fee. Students living outside the state of Ohio must also pay an additional “non-resident” fee to enroll in courses at UC Online. This fee is lower than the out-of-state fee for traditional on-campus programs.
To view tuition information and program costs, visit the Online Program Fees page.
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