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Master of Science in Quality Improvement and Leadership in Health and Welfare

Advanced interdisciplinary master's degree focusing on improvement science, clinical microsystems, patient co-production, and strategic leadership in health and social care.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in health, social work, or management plus 2 years professional experience.
English language proficiency
English 6 certification (IELTS Academic 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 90).
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
Not applicable for Swedish postgraduate programs.
Thesis / Research statement
Curriculum vitae and work certification verifying professional background in health or municipal welfare.
Recommendation letters
One supervisory reference from a clinical or welfare organization.

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend
Tuition-free for EU/EEA citizens; eligible for Swedish Institute and university merit scholarships
Application fee
SEK 900 application processing fee
Tuition / joining costs
SEK 60,000 per semester (SEK 120,000 total for the 60 ECTS one-year master's program)

Dates and verification

Application deadline
15 January 2027 (National Application Round)
Last source review
2026-10-15

Important verification note

Facts reflect official Jönköping Academy documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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