Health Systems Modeling

The application deadline for the Sep 2027 intake is Feb 1, 2027. Tuition comes to 18,000 USD per year.

The Health Systems Modeling program is for people who want to learn about designing and improving health system processes. It's a non-degree program that lasts one year and is taught in English at Polytechnique Montréal in Canada. The main advantage is that students receive advanced training on the technological, economic, and organizational aspects of service design and modeling in healthcare.

Students learn about health systems modeling, service design, and process optimization. They develop skills in analyzing health systems, designing new services, and improving operational efficiency. The program emphasizes practical applications and real-world problem-solving in health systems.

Graduates can pursue careers as healthcare management consultants, health systems analysts, clinical process improvement specialists, healthcare operations managers, and health services researchers. They can work in healthcare management, consulting, and research, and help improve health service delivery and operational efficiency.

Polytechnique Montréal is a leading engineering school located on Mount Royal in vibrant Montreal. Founded in 1873, it enrolls about 10,000 students, including roughly 2,900 international students, and offers more than 150 specialized engineering programs. The school is renowned for rigorous technical training, extensive research capacity and strong industry partnerships that help students move from campus labs into high-impact careers.

Academic life at Polytechnique blends theoretical depth with hands-on experience in well-equipped laboratories, research chairs and collaborative projects. Areas of strength include aerospace, biomedical, materials and sustainable technologies, complemented by interdisciplinary initiatives in artificial intelligence and energy. The bilingual nature of Montreal creates opportunities to study and work in both French and English, broadening students’ cultural and professional horizons.

International applicants benefit from comprehensive support services, from immigration advising to housing options; on-campus residences are available with monthly costs typically ranging from $600 to $1,100 CAD. The university’s strong employer connections, co-op placements and startup-friendly ecosystem enhance employability. For students seeking a globally respected engineering education in North America, Polytechnique Montréal offers a research-intensive, multicultural environment with clear pathways to professional growth.