The Graduate Certificate in Improving Healthcare Value is a 15 credit hour interdisciplinary program led by senior faculty members from the Colleges of Public Health, Business and Economics, and Engineering. This certificate provides opportunities for UK graduate students, UK HealthCare staff, and others working in healthcare settings to enhance their knowledge and skills related to improving the value (quality and cost) of health care services. Students can choose between a business and finance track and a patient safety and quality track. Both tracks require a core course, CPH 600, and four additional courses that are part of the MBA and MHA required curricula, with the option to substitute guided electives.
Application Process
Students already enrolled in a graduate degree program may apply at any time. For those not currently enrolled please follow the Graduate School deadlines and all application materials must be received at least one month before the semester you plan to begin your course work.
Pre-approved Certificate courses already completed may count toward the curriculum requirements (this does not include practicum or research projects.) Requests to include these courses are made on the application.
Students must apply to the UK Graduate School. Graduate School application deadlines and forms may be obtained through their website at: https://gradschool.uky.edu/admissions/application-process
Official Transcripts
Official transcripts are required for undergraduate and graduate work from universities other than the University of Kentucky. A GPA of 3.0 is required for admission.
Other Requirements
Personal Statement
- Describe any work experience relevant to value in health care.
- Briefly describe (a) your reason(s) for interest in the Graduate Certificate in Improving Health Care Value, (b) your career goals in relation to the subject and (c) the specific value in health care topic in which you are most interested and why.
The Graduate Certificate in Improving Healthcare Value requires 15 credit hours and consists of one required course; students then choose 4 courses in one of two tracks: Finance and Business; and Quality and Safety Improvement.
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