Admissions
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The University of Washington’s Master of Science in Healthcare Simulation Education is designed for those who want expertise in the use of simulation-based teaching and learning to train healthcare professionals.
The ideal student for this program is a healthcare professional with a bachelor’s degree and a current role in education, but the curriculum is designed for students with a range of clinical and non-clinical backgrounds and interests.
Application Dates & Deadlines
A new cohort of the program begins each autumn quarter. Applications will open in September for the following September start.
| Applications Open | Regular Application Deadline | Program Begins |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2025 | March 31, 2026 | September 2026 |
After the regular deadline, applications will be accepted on a space-available basis.
Minimum Admission Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a regionally accredited college or university in the United States or its equivalent from a foreign institution
- A minimum 3.0 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) for the last 60 graded semester credits or 90 graded quarter credits
- Demonstrated English language proficiency for applicants whose native language is not English
Note: GRE scores are NOT required.
How to Apply
Begin your application for admission to the UW Graduate School.
If you’re a new applicant, click the Create an account link to start building your applicant profile.
Next, select your program.
In the Program Selection tab, choose these options:
- Select your application type: Graduate
- Narrow your search: By Degree
- Filter by degree: Master's
- Select your program: Healthcare Simulation Science Educational Design
You can save your application at any step and come back to it later.
Submit unofficial transcripts from each college or university attended. If you’re a former or current University of Washington student, you must include your UW transcript.
Prepare a resume or curriculum vitae that highlights your educational background and relevant professional experience.
Prepare a statement that addresses the following:
Motivation, research experience and academic background.
- What are you interested in studying, and what sparked your desire to pursue graduate studies?
- What is your career goal?
- What motivates you?
Research and faculty interests
As part of this program, you’ll have the opportunity to work under the mentorship of leading members in the field of health simulation as you conduct an independent research capstone project.
- What topics in healthcare simulation science are most interesting to you and you would like to research further?
- After reviewing our program’s simulation experts, please identify three simulation experts who share your research interests.
Other information you feel is relevant to your success in this program.
Identify three people who can recommend you to the program.
You should choose references who can judge your capacity to thrive in the healthcare simulation education field.
- For applicants who are currently working in the field, one of the letters must come from your current supervisor.
- For other applicants, we recommend that one of the letters be from a leader of the local simulation center where you intend to complete your summer practicum.
You’ll need the email addresses of your references for the Graduate School application. When you designate your recommenders in the application, they’ll each be sent an email directing them to a secure website where they can submit their recommendations.
Make arrangements to complete your practicum at a host simulation center.
See the Simulation Center Practicum page for information about finding a host site. You’ll need to submit the Host Site Agreement form, in addition to your three recommendations.
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- Host Site Agreement Form (required) [.pdf]
- Practicum Information Letter [.pdf]
Pay the nonrefundable fee and submit your application.
You can check the status of your application at any time by logging into the application page.
If you’re selected to advance in the admissions process, you’ll be asked to interview (virtually, via Zoom) with members of the admissions committee.
International Students
The Master of Science in Healthcare Simulation Education is an online program with an in-person practicum. Because no visa is required to attend for online courses, international applicants are welcome to apply, provided they can make arrangements with an approved site in their home country to complete their practicum. If you have any questions about applying as an international student, please contact us before you begin your application.
English Language Proficiency
International applicants whose native language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency. The UW Graduate School’s Policy 3.2 describes several ways you can do this. Test scores must be sent directly to the UW by the Educational Testing Service using institution code 4854. Only scores less than two years old will be accepted.