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.
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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