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Prepare for a Career in Healthcare or Science

Earn a degree or certificate from University of Maryland Global Campus in a variety of healthcare and science fields ranging from healthcare administration to psychology. Skip the SAT^®1, ACT, and GRE with our streamlined admissions process, and gain skills you can apply to the workforce right away. Choose from online undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates that are designed to help you succeed again.

Bachelor's degrees: We offer several bachelor's degrees including psychology, biotechnology, RN-to-BSN, and more.
Master's degrees: We offer master's degrees in high-demand areas like healthcare administration, bioinformatics, health information management and technology, environmental management, and more.
Certificates: Build your credentials quickly by earning an undergraduate or graduate certificate in an area such as health information management and data analytics, clinical mental health care, bioinformatics, or digital health leader.

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Study at a Respected State University

UMGC is a state university accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and a constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. UMGC offers more than 125 degrees and certificates that are designed to fit into the busy lives of working professionals. UMGC has garnered additional accreditations and designations.

Commission for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM): UMGC's Master of Science in Health Informatics Administration is accredited by CAHIIM, an independent organization that accredits health informatics and health information management degree programs.
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education: UMGC’s RN-to-BSN program has been accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS): UMGC is an Approved Education Partner of HIMSS, and our graduates are eligible to take the CAHIMS/CPHIMS (Certified Associate/Professional in Health Information and Management Systems) certification exams.

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Share in Our Rich Military Heritage

We have been serving the higher education needs of the U.S. Armed Forces since 1947. Today, we enroll more than 53,000 active-duty military servicemembers, reservists, veterans, and their family members, and we boast the following accolades:

Military Times ranked UMGC as the No. 1 "Best for Vets" in Primarily Online Education for 2022
Military Times ranked UMGC as the No. 1 "Best for Vets Employer" in Education-Teaching-Administration for 2022

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Explore Ways to Make Your Degree Affordable

We are committed to helping you find ways to meet, manage, and lower your education costs. Just last year, UMGC awarded over $15 million in scholarship funds to our students. But that's not all. We offer several options to help you save time and money. These include:

No-cost digital resources that have replaced textbooks for nearly every course
Accepting up to 70 credits from approved two-year schools and community colleges and 90 credits from all sources combined toward a bachelor's degree
Federal financial aid, loans, grants, and scholarships available for those who qualify
Our interest-free monthly payment plan
Tuition assistance and/or veterans education benefits for those who qualify
Employer discounts for eligible employees and their spouses and dependents through alliances with public and private sector organizations

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Gain Access to Lifetime Career Services

We’re committed to helping you find the job you want in the field you love. For almost a decade, we've been providing our students and alumni with a full suite of lifetime career services—at no cost, and for the rest of your life. When we say that we offer lifetime career services, we mean it! We're proud to give our students and alumni access to the following resources:

Virtual recruitment fairs multiple times a year
24/7 access to CareerQuest, our employer database that contains job and internship postings, tools to help with your resume and interview skills, and other career resources
Career planning guidance and support
Mentoring and network programs

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Effective July 1, 2019, University of Maryland University College (UMUC) changed its name to University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC).

University of Maryland Global Campus is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 1007 North Orange Street, 4th Floor, MB #166, Wilmington, DE 19801, an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. UMGC is a constituent institution of the University System of Maryland and is governed by the USM Board of Regents. UMGC is certified to operate by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV). University of Maryland Global Campus, 9625 Belvoir Road, Barden Education Center, Building 1017, Room 128, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060.

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