University of Global Health Equity · Butaro-Burera, Rwanda
Applications are open for the University of Global Health Equity Master of Science in Health Professions Education Program 2027 in Rwanda. The programme is designed for health professionals and emerging academic leaders who want to strengthen health professions education across Africa and contribute to improvements in healthcare quality, educational systems and health equity.
The Master of Science in Health Professions Education is offered by the University of Global Health Equity and is supported through the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program. The scholarship pathway is intended to provide talented young Africans with access to graduate education while developing the leadership, entrepreneurship and professional skills needed to create positive change in their communities.
The programme prepares participants to design, deliver and evaluate innovative and equitable health professions education programmes. Students develop expertise in curriculum design, teaching and learning, assessment, educational research, quality assurance, educational leadership and programme evaluation.
The University of Global Health Equity is a health sciences institution in Rwanda focused on advancing health equity. Its Health Professions Education programme responds to the need for qualified educators, curriculum leaders, faculty developers, quality assurance professionals and educational researchers across Africa.
Students in the MSc HPE programme receive training that connects academic theory with practical educational challenges. The programme places emphasis on workplace integration, institutional reform, leadership development, policy engagement and educational innovation.
The curriculum includes courses covering curriculum and course design, innovative teaching and learning methods, assessment, clinical teaching, global health equity, programme evaluation, quality assurance and accreditation, educational leadership, educational research and scholarship.
• Fully funded opportunity through the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
• Tuition and other academic costs covered
• Living expenses supported through a monthly allowance
• Housing and meals provided under the scholarship
• Economy return airfare and relevant logistical support
• Leadership, entrepreneurship and innovation skills development
• Academic and social support throughout the programme
• Mentorship and career guidance
• Access to UGHE and Mastercard Foundation alumni networks
• Opportunities for professional and leadership development
• Exposure to a community of health educators across Africa
• Blended learning designed for working professionals
• Training in educational leadership, quality assurance and institutional reform
The Master of Science in Health Professions Education covers areas including:
• Principles of curriculum and course design
• Innovative teaching and learning methods
• Assessment in health professions education
• Clinical teaching
• Global health equity
• Programme evaluation and faculty appraisal
• Quality assurance and accreditation
• Educational leadership and management
• Theories of teaching and learning
• Educational research and scholarship
• Educational leadership practicum
• Health professions education practicum or thesis
• Applicants must be 35 years old or younger at the time of application, with exceptions for applicants with disabilities.
• Applicants must be citizens and residents of an African country or hold refugee status in an African country.
• Applicants must have completed a Bachelor’s degree in a health related field.
• Applicants must provide an official academic transcript and degree certificate as evidence of completion.
• Professional experience in teaching, supervision or educational leadership within health related higher education institutions is preferred.
• Early career applicants may be considered where they can demonstrate clear potential for teaching and educational leadership.
• Applicants who are currently employed must provide a signed and stamped recommendation letter confirming institutional support and dedicated time to participate in online and in person sessions.
• Applicants must demonstrate commitment to improving health professions education and contributing to educational quality.
• Applicants must have strong written and spoken English.
• Applicants who already hold a Master’s degree are not eligible for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program pathway.
• Applicants should demonstrate academic potential, leadership potential and commitment to equity and positive change.
• Young women, refugees and displaced persons, and persons with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply.
• Completed online application form
• Passport, national identity document or refugee identity document
• Academic transcript or transcripts
• Bachelor’s degree certificate
• Employer recommendation letter where applicable
• Required personal, academic and demographic information for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
Applicants whose academic documents are not in English may be required to provide translated and notarized copies alongside the original documents.
Applicants should submit one complete application. Incomplete applications and multiple submissions will not be considered.
The University of Global Health Equity considers applications holistically. Academic ability is important, but the programme also seeks candidates who demonstrate leadership potential, commitment to health equity and the capacity to contribute to improvements in health professions education.
Preference is given to applicants who show a clear connection between their professional experience, educational interests and the wider need for stronger health systems in Africa. Applicants should be able to demonstrate how the programme can help them contribute to their institutions, communities and countries.
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program also seeks talented young Africans who have experienced significant barriers to higher education and who are committed to transformative leadership and community impact.
Butaro-Burera, Rwanda
University of Global Health Equity
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