PhD Health Policy at Harvard University

Programme overview

This PhD program trains you for research and teaching careers in the interdisciplinary field of health policy. The program involves more than 100 faculty members from the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Harvard Business School, Harvard Kennedy School, Harvard Law School, Harvard Medical School, and Harvard T.

Faculty: Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences | Department: Health Policy | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall | Location: Cambridge, MA, United States

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Entry requirements

Harvard Griffin GSAS admission (programme-specific) - Academic Background: All applicants must apply to a specific concentration of the program and must indicate this choice in their statement of purpose. Up to two concentration areas may be specified. Statement of Purpose: Required. Personal Statement: Required. CV/Resume: Required. Standardized Tests: GRE General (or GMAT): Optional for Decision Sciences, Economics, Methods for Policy Research, and Political Analysis. Required for Management.

USD 59,048 a year (2026-2027). Full tuition rate for the first two years of study (reduced in years 3-4); PhD students typically receive grants covering tuition. Source

Intake: Fall

Apply through the official page: https://gsas.harvard.edu/apply

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