Turn Scientific Evidence into Real-World Impact

This accelerated, four‑course certificate program provides a practical foundation in dissemination and implementation research, empowering learners to move discoveries into real‑world use more effectively. Students gain practical skills to apply frameworks, evaluate evidence, and adapt strategies across health systems, communities, and cultural and socioeconomic contexts. By integrating emerging tools such as AI, digital health, and data analytics, graduates are positioned to lead innovation and advance evidence‑based solutions in dynamic environments.

Deadline: July 1

Accepting Applications for Fall 2026

12 months

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Complete in as little as one year, from anywhere.

2 degree pathways

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Earn transfer credits towards a master's degree in Global Health or Health Science.

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Flexible learning, built to fit your life. 

Bridge the Divide between Research and Implementation

Breakthroughs in health research too often take years to reach everyday practice. Implementation science helps close this gap by addressing real‑world barriers, working closely with patients and communities, and developing practical strategies that bring evidence into routine use in thoughtful, sustainable ways.

In this program, students build confidence through hands‑on, applied learning designed to meet real‑world needs without requiring prior expertise in implementation science. Coursework focuses on using proven frameworks, evaluating evidence with clarity, and adapting solutions across health systems, cultural contexts, and socioeconomic settings. By engaging with emerging tools such as artificial intelligence, digital health, and applied data analytics in a supportive learning environment, graduates are prepared to lead change at a pace that feels achievable

You Will Be Equipped To

  • Design and scale interventions with systems‑level insight across complex health environments
  • Apply practical frameworks to support effective, context‑responsive implementation
  • Translate research into action for real‑world impact and scale
  • Leverage interdisciplinary approaches that integrate research, data, and emerging technologies
  • Engage stakeholders meaningfully to foster sustainable, relevant outcomes

Prepare for Roles In

  • Clinical & Implementation Research
  • Data Science
  • Program Evaluation
  • Health Systems Management
  • Quality Improvement
  • Government & Policy
  • Academia

  • Online application
  • $75 application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • 300–500 word essay
  • Proof of English language proficiency
  • CV or resume

Why Choose the School of Graduate Studies?

Engage with faculty and peers across disciplines for valuable feedback and fresh perspectives.  

Learn from seasoned instructors across the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), with expertise in education, research, and academic-executive leadership. 

The School of Graduate Studies is one of UMB's seven professional schools, designed to support the next generation of researchers, professionals, and leaders. A certificate from UMB enhances your credibility and opens doors across Maryland's health and science fields and beyond. 

Launch Your Career Forward

Learn more about the Implementation and Dissemination Science certificate program or start your application.