About Healthcare Design - M.h.d. in Kent State University
The Master of Healthcare Design degree is a post-professional degree and one of the very few in the country focusing on the design of healthcare facilities. The MHCD program equips students with the knowledge and skills required to design spaces that are conducive to safety, satisfaction, and efficiency for all end users, including patients, staff, and caregivers. The MHD program is also designed for those professionals who want to have a deeper understanding of not just healthcare design, but of other drivers of healthcare innovations such as public policy, reimbursement, emerging technologies and what patient-centered care really means from the perspective of patients and families.
Upon graduation, our alumni are employed in healthcare-focused architecture and design firms. Kent State University's Healthcare Design program is also a member of the AIA's Design & Health Research Consortium.
Program curriculum is diverse by complementing required courses with electives from Colleges of Public Health, Nursing, and beyond. Connecting with professionals in the field is one of the core missions of the program, expanding students’ network and exposure to real-world projects.
To earn the degree, students must complete a master's project by designing a healthcare environment of their choice. Students will develop research-based design guidelines for their individual projects to guide their designs. The program takes one and a half or two years to complete, depending on course load.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree
English language requirements
- IELTS :6.5
- TOEFL IBT: 79
- PTE : 58
Kent State University Highlights
| Type |
Public |
| Campus setting |
Urban |
| Total enrolment (full time) |
38,000 approximately |
| Registration fee (for international students) |
USD 70 |
| English proficiency test scores accepted |
IELTS/ TOEFL/ Cambridge English Test/ PTE/ Duo Lingo Test |
| Financial aid |
Scholarships, Assistantships, Grants, Loans |
| Accommodation |
Available |
Kent State University Annual Cost to Attend
| Fee |
Cost |
| Ohio Resident Tuition |
$10,602 |
| Books and Supplies |
$1,200 |
| Other Fees |
$0 |
| Room and Board |
$11,706 |
| Budget for Other Expenses |
$3,162 |
| Total One Year Cost |
$26,670 |
| Fee |
Cost |
| Out of State Resident Tuition |
$19,478 |
| Books and Supplies |
$1,200 |
| Other Fees |
$0 |
| Room and Board |
$11,706 |
| Budget for Other Expenses |
$3,162 |
| Total One Year Cost |
$35,546 |
