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Baltimore, MD, United States

UMSGS advances health and biomedical graduate education through interdisciplinary programs and collaborations.

The University of Maryland School of Graduate Studies (UMSGS) is the graduate school of the University of Maryland, Baltimore. It advances health and biomedical graduate education and research by offering interdisciplinary programs and collaborations across the UM Baltimore campus. UMSGS supports a diverse student body of scholars, practitioners, and researchers through rigorous, distinctive education, fellowships, internships, and professional development opportunities. The school fosters partnerships with medical schools, hospitals, and research centers, and houses centers and initiatives that connect academia with industry and the community to improve health outcomes and global health leadership. Through its innovation hubs and cross-disciplinary programs, UMSGS prepares graduates to address complex health challenges, lead change, and translate research into practice.

The mission of the University of Maryland School of Graduate Studies is to empower scholars, practitioners, and researchers to become agents of innovation and leaders of change through distinctive, relevant, and rigorous education.

What we offer

Global Health Systems and Global Health, Master’s and Certificate

Enhance leadership skills in global health systems through flexible online programs.

graduate.umaryland.edu/globalhealth/

Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics, Master’s and Certificate

Advance your career in medical cannabis with a comprehensive graduate program.

graduate.umaryland.edu/medicalcannabis/

Implementation and Dissemination Science, and Research, Master’s and Certificate

Develop skills to translate research into impactful health solutions.

graduate.umaryland.edu/research/

Palliative Care, Master’s and Certificate

Enhance skills in providing compassionate palliative care and support.

graduate.umaryland.edu/academics/programs/palliative/

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Master’s

Gain top-tier training in biochemistry and molecular biology from renowned faculty.

graduate.umaryland.edu/academics/programs/mbic/

Market segments

Market size by segment

Growth potential (CAGR)

Clinical education and workforce development

80 Billion USD6.5% CAGR

Programs and credentials that build clinical and administrative workforce competencies through training, certification, continuing education and peer learning.

Global health systems strengthening

10 Billion USD6.5% CAGR

Interprofessional education focused on policy, management, leadership, and service delivery improvements to strengthen health systems domestically and internationally.

Implementation and dissemination science

0.3 Billion USD10% CAGR

Training in methods to translate evidence into practice, evaluate implementation strategies, and scale effective health interventions in real-world settings.

Clinical and biomedical research training

4 Billion USD8% CAGR

Graduate-level programs that deliver experimental, analytical, and translational skills for careers in biomedical research, academia, and industry.

Professional certificate and credentialing

6.84 Billion USD18.6% CAGR

Short‑format certificate programs and credentials that validate applied skills through hands‑on projects and support career advancement and lifelong learning.

More information about our offering

Global Health Systems and Global Health, Master’s and Certificate

Interprofessional master’s degree and a 12-credit online certificate in global health, focusing on strengthening global health systems and services. Delivered in a fully asynchronous format, designed for working professionals to address global health challenges. Students engage with leading experts and leverage diverse perspectives across multiple disciplines.

  • Fulfill Essential Application Criteria
    Comply with core requirements to ensure a smooth application process.
  • Complete 12 Credits
    Successfully complete 12 credits distributed over four distinct courses designed to build expertise in global health.
  • Leverage Diverse Perspectives
    Students learn to integrate diverse perspectives from law, nursing, medicine, and social work to enhance global health initiatives.
  • Achieve Work-Life Balance
    The program accommodates students' schedules, balancing work, study, and personal commitments efficiently.

Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics, Master’s and Certificate

Pioneering master’s program and a 12-credit certificate in Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics, featuring online and in-person experiences. Focuses on cannabis pharmacology and policy, helping students develop vital skills in this emerging field. Engage with industry experts through live events and interdisciplinary coursework.

  • Complete Degree in Two Years
    The program's structure allows you to finish your master's degree in two years.
  • Engage in Flexible Learning
    Students benefit from a blend of online classes and face-to-face interactions.
  • Earn 12 Credits
    Complete foundational knowledge in cannabis pharmacology and policy.

Implementation and Dissemination Science, and Research, Master’s and Certificate

Master’s program and 12-credit online certificate focused on dissemination and implementation science. Designed to bridge the gap between research and practice, preparing students to implement effective health strategies using modern technologies.

  • Earn 12 Credits
    Complete a total of 12 credits through courses focused on implementation science.
  • Advance Health Solutions
    Prepare to implement effective health strategies by bridging gaps.
  • Access Online Anytime
    Courses are delivered online, allowing flexibility to learn at your own pace.

Palliative Care, Master’s and Certificate

Master’s degree and post-graduate certificate in palliative care designed for advanced practice and leadership in end-of-life care. Curriculum covers principles and practices, preparing professionals to address the needs of patients with life-threatening illnesses through a comprehensive approach.

  • Provides Holistic Training
    Gain in-depth knowledge of patients' multifaceted needs.
  • Offers Convenient Access
    Balance education with work and personal commitments.
  • Enhances Teamwork Skills
    Work effectively within multidisciplinary teams in palliative care settings.

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Master’s

Master’s program providing advanced training in biochemistry and molecular biology, emphasizing research and education in life sciences. Engage in collaborations with faculty and peers across disciplines, preparing for diverse career paths in academia, industry, and research.

  • Provides Extensive Knowledge
    Equip yourself with foundational and advanced knowledge for successful careers.
  • Encourages Collaborative Learning
    Contribute to innovative solutions in biochemistry and molecular biology.

References

Methodology and sourcing behind the figures shown above.

Clinical education and workforce development

Estimation based on industry-level professional development market sizing and sector-specific reports in the search results. MarketResearchFuture reports a $573.25B global professional development market (2024) with 6.02% CAGR and identifies healthcare as the largest segment. Corporate workforce-training reports show a separate corporate-training market (USD 50B in 2024). Treating clinical education and workforce development as a sizable healthcare-focused subset (roughly 10–20% of overall professional development and overlapping with corporate workforce training) yields an estimated market around $80B. Growth potential aligns with reported CPD/professional-development CAGRs (≈6–7%), so a mid-point CAGR of ~6.5% is used.

Global health systems strengthening

No direct market-size figures for “global health systems strengthening” were found in the provided results. I treated HSS as a niche subset of the broader healthcare services/healthcare markets (training, technical assistance, policy/management consulting, workforce development). Using the global healthcare services market (~US$940B in 2025) and larger healthcare market benchmarks (trillions), and assuming HSS represents on the order of ~1% of global healthcare services spending (training, consultancy, capacity-building niche), yields an estimated market size of ~US$10B. Growth potential was aligned to the healthcare services sector CAGR (~6.6%); given ongoing emphasis on UHC, digital health, workforce development and pandemic preparedness, a similar CAGR (~6.5%) is a reasonable estimate for HSS.

Implementation and dissemination science

No explicit market-size or CAGR figures were found in the provided search results. Estimate derived using internal sector context and the search results’ qualitative signals (growth of academic programs, CTSA/D&I centers, online training, and adoption by life‑sciences and health systems). Assumptions: a global niche training market composed of university certificate programs, continuing-education courses, online courses, consulting/workshops, and grant-funded training; estimated annual enrollments and average fees produce a low‑hundreds-of-millions USD market today. Growth drivers: expanding funding for dissemination & implementation (D&I) research, increasing demand from life-sciences commercialization teams, digital learning adoption, and emphasis on health-equity and scale-up methods — supporting a mid‑single-digit to low‑double-digit CAGR. Limitations: limited commercial scale relative to broader healthcare education; estimate intended as an order-of-magnitude approximation given absence of explicit numeric sources in the results.

Clinical and biomedical research training

No explicit global market size for graduate-level clinical/biomedical research training was present in the search results. I used related market proxies in the search results — global clinical trials and CRO markets — and applied conservative assumptions about the share devoted to workforce development and graduate/professional training. Key inputs: global clinical trials market estimates (roughly USD 50–90B range) and the clinical research organization market (USD ~73–80B). Assuming employers (pharma, biotech, CROs, hospitals) and universities allocate ~1–5% of those markets to professional/graduate training, plus direct tuition for academic programs, yields an estimated global market for clinical and biomedical research training of about USD 4.0 billion. Growth potential (CAGR ~8%) is aligned with CRO/clinical-trial sector growth (6–8% in cited reports) and modestly higher to reflect digital training adoption, upskilling needs, and expanding clinical research activity.

Professional certificate and credentialing

Estimate derived from Fortune Business Insights: the alternative credentials market is USD 21.84B in 2026 and the professional certificates segment is projected to hold 31.31% in 2026 (21.84B * 31.31% ≈ USD 6.84B). I use Fortune’s 18.6% CAGR for alternative credentials (2026–2034) as the growth proxy for short-format professional certificates. Other cited reports show narrower personnel/professional certification market estimates (USD 2.19B in 2026, CAGR 5.7%; and USD 8.1B in 2025, CAGR 10.8%), indicating scope-dependent variation in reported sizes and growth rates.

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