The Health and Health Care Research (HHCR) program is a one-year (two semester) master’s degree program (M.Sc.) designed for clinicians who want to gain expertise in health policy, the sociocultural determinants of health, and an array of methods relevant to health services research.
In addition to the curriculum, based on adult-style learning with coursework that integrates one’s research interests, scholars select their research projects to take advantage of close, long-standing linkages. These include nearby ongoing community-based research in settings such as the Prevention Research Center, the Detroit Community ─ Academic Urban Research Center; statewide policy centers; and strong University and VA regional health systems. At the conclusion of the first year, scholars receive a master's degree in Health and Health Care Research.
Our culture of collaboration encourages scholars to use the full range of university resources to design policy-relevant multidisciplinary research projects. Through IHPI, scholars work with faculty in the many strong units located within a short distance such as the Medical School; School of Nursing; School of Public Health; School of Public Policy; Institute for Social Research; VA Center for Clinical Management Research; College of Literature, Science and the Arts; and other schools and departments.
Curriculum
A culture of collaboration encourages scholars to use the full range of university resources to design policy-relevant multidisciplinary research projects.
Standalone Courses
Learn more about our standalone courses on methods relevant to health services research and/or leadership in health services research without participating in the entire HHCR program.
Watch this video to learn more about the program from faculty and past scholars.