Program Overview

Introduction to the MS in Implementation Science Program

The MS in Implementation Science program at Dartmouth is designed to produce leaders with the skills and knowledge to bring evidence-based interventions into widespread use. This comprehensive nine-month fully online program is rooted in the groundbreaking work pioneered through the Dartmouth Center for Implementation Science.

Program Overview

Implementation science is the application of methods to promote the adoption of evidence-based strategies into real-world settings. Training in implementation science provides actionable strategies, tools, and support to ensure the successful adoption of evidence-based practices, interventions, and policies on the front lines. This empowers teams to integrate evidence-based interventions into daily operations, driving meaningful and measurable outcomes.

Curriculum and Structure

The program provides rigorous training in dissemination and implementation science, including theory, methods, and practical applications, as well as essential project management, collaboration, and leadership skills. Students take a set of foundational core courses with opportunities for further exploration via the Capstone IMPACT Project and an optional annual in-person symposium. The program can be completed in either 9 months (accelerated, full-time) or 18 months (traditional, part-time).

Career Opportunities and Alumni Stories

Graduates of the MS in Implementation Science program will be equipped to apply their skills in a broad range of disciplines and communities throughout the country and the world. Alumni, such as Dominique Lee, MPH’20, CEO of Planned Parenthood New England, have gone on to lead in their respective fields, demonstrating the program's impact.

Faculty and Research

Students in the program learn from leaders at the forefront of the dissemination and implementation science field, including Dartmouth faculty and other national experts. The program is led by directors such as Jeremiah Brown, PhD, MS, and Gayle Cohen, M.Ed, who are dedicated to advancing the field of implementation science.

Program Details

• Duration: 9 months (accelerated, full-time) or 18 months (traditional, part-time)
• Format: Fully online
• Core Courses: Foundational courses in implementation science theory, quantitative and qualitative methods, and applied practice
• Capstone: The Capstone IMPACT Project
• Optional: Annual in-person symposium
• Career Outcomes: Equipped to apply skills in a broad range of disciplines and communities
• Faculty: National experts in dissemination and implementation science
• Alumni Network: Active and successful in their fields, providing a strong professional network

The MS in Implementation Science program at Dartmouth is a pioneering effort in providing comprehensive training in implementation science, addressing the critical need for professionals who can effectively translate evidence-based practices into real-world settings. With its rigorous curriculum, esteemed faculty, and successful alumni, this program stands at the forefront of education in implementation science.