PhD Health Services Research and Policy at University of Georgia

Programme overview

The Doctoral (PhD) Program in Health Services Research and Policy, administrated by the Department of Health Policy & Management, prepares students for health services research careers in academia, research, and policy-making across various settings, including universities, government agencies, and health organizations (private, non-profit, national, and international).

Faculty: College of Public Health | Duration: 49 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Athens, GA, United States

What you will study

49 credit hours total. Required courses include HPAM 7600 Cases in Health Economics and Economic Evaluation; HPAM 7760 Healthcare Law and Ethics; HPAM 8340 Social Determinants of Health and Health Disparities; HPAM 8400 Advanced Policy Analysis in Public Health; HPAM 8600 Advanced Health Economics.

Career pathways

Graduates from this program will be equipped to lead and innovate in health services research and policy, making significant contributions through teaching, research, and policy practice. publish University of Georgia

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Application information

Entry requirements

Step 1: Complete an online application to the University of Georgia Graduate School Application materials submitted directly to the Graduate School (Domestic and International): - UGA Graduate School online application and application-processing fee ($75 Domestic / $100 International). - One unofficial transcript (official academic records for international applicants) from each institution of higher education attended. If accepted, UGA will require one official transcript to be sent. Do not mail official transcripts until offered admission. - 3 letters of recommendation. These letters must be submitted from practitioners (academic, industry, for-profit, non-profit, and government sector) who can reflect upon the applicant’s prior academic and professional performance. At least one from experts in academia. List the names of recommenders along with their e-mail addresses. They will receive a link to access a secure page where they can submit your recommendation quickly and easily via the Web. - [OPTIONAL] A Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score is not required, but is encouraged (G

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 49 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://grad.uga.edu/

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