MS in Integrative Health Sciences

Program Overview

This Master of Science in Integrative Health Sciences is designed for healthcare professionals seeking a comprehensive understanding of integrative health. It equips graduates with knowledge and skills in advanced nutrition, mind-body medicine, and other promising modalities, enabling them to integrate these principles into their professional practice. The program is a partnership between the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health and the Institute of Emerging Health Professions, featuring faculty who are national experts in integrative medicine.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master of Science in Integrative Health Sciences degree is designed for health professionals seeking a comprehensive understanding of integrative health. The program aims to equip graduates with the knowledge and skills to address the growing demand for wellness-oriented strategies to improve health outcomes and well-being.

Objectives:

• Gain a deep background in integrative health.
• Learn about advanced nutrition, nutrition-based therapies, innovative mind-body medicine practices, and other scientifically promising modalities.
• Develop the ability to integrate integrative health principles into their professional practice.

Program Description:

• The program is offered as a partnership between the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health and the Institute of Emerging Health Professions.
• It is a 30-credit program that can be completed in one year full-time or part-time.
• The program stacks three Advanced Practice Certificates: Mind-Body Medicine, Integrative Nutrition, and Integrative Health Education & Leadership.
• A research course may be required as determined by the program director.

Teaching:

• The faculty primarily consists of physicians from the Department of Integrative Medicine & Nutritional Sciences at Sidney Kimmel Medical College.
• They are national experts and leaders in the field of integrative medicine and practicing clinicians within the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health.

Other:

• Integrative health includes the combined medical services and wellness therapies utilized in practice to improve overall health status.
• The Marcus Institute of Integrative Health is focused on expanding the research, education, and clinical care profile of Jefferson's integrative medicine program and setting the international standard of excellence in evidence-based, patient-centric integrative care.