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The Master of Science in Robotic Surgery program consists of 32 total credit hours (this includes the 8 hours required to obtain a Certificate in Advanced Robotic Surgery; CARS is required for admission to the program). The program is offered both online and in-person over a three-year, eight-trimester period.
The self-study portion includes independent research and a thesis project. Students’ progress will be deemed satisfactory toward the MSRS degree when they complete all scheduled program courses with a grade of “B” (3.0) or better on a 4.0 grade point scale.
Learn more about the coursework breakdown below. These courses are specific to this degree program.
Prerequisite
Certificate in Advanced Robotic Surgery (CARS) courses. The CARS program is a prerequisite for the M.S. in Robotics degree.
Certificate Courses - 8 Credits
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ROBO 610 | Fundamentals of Robotic Surgery Curriculum | 2 Credits |
| ROBO 615 | Basic Robotic Surgical Course | 4 Credits |
| ROBO 620 | Advanced Robotic Surgical Course | 2 Credits |
Program Courses - 24 Credits
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HTCA 513 | Information Systems and Healthcare Informatics | 3 Credits |
| HTCA 564 | Strategic Leadership in Healthcare | 3 Credits |
| HTCA 642 | Advanced Practices for Healthcare Strategy | 3 Credits |
| HTCA 650 | Healthcare Innovation and Design Thinking | 3 Credits |
| RELB 510 | Identity and Mission in Faith-Based Healthcare | 2 Credits |
| RELP 612 | Role Fidelity and the Exercise of Power | 2 Credits |
| RSCH 625 | Independent Robotic Surgery Focused Research I | 2 Credits |
| RSCH 630 | Independent Robotic Surgery Focused Research II | 2 Credits |
| ROBO 640 | Internship | 1 Credit |
| ROBO 690 | Capstone/Thesis | 3 Credits |
Course Catalog
Full course descriptions and detailed curriculum information are available via our Academic Catalog.
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