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PhD Health Policy and Administration at Pennsylvania State University

Pennsylvania State University, United States

Programme overview

Doctoral programme providing advanced knowledge and skills in health services research, with emphasis tracks in health policy and economics, health care organizations, or population health and demography. Offered at University Park.

Department: Department of Health Policy and Administration  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: University Park, PA, United States

What you will study

Core courses in health services organization, delivery, finance and policy; core courses in research methods and statistics; and a dissertation in an approved emphasis track.

Career pathways

Prepares students to work as independent health services researchers in academic and nonacademic settings.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants apply for admission to the program via the J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Graduate School application for admission . M.H.A. GRE scores are not required for admission. A junior/senior grade-point average of 3.00 or better (on a 4.00 scale), a relevant personal statement and three letters of recommendation are necessary. Some work experience in health care is preferred, but not required. M.S. and Ph.D. Satisfactory scores from either the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) are required for admission; the GRE is preferred. A junior/senior grade-point average of 3.00 or better (on a 4.00 scale) and a well-considered statement of experience and career goals are major criteria for admission.

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