Health Sciences
University of Minnesota Twin Cities, United States
The Health Services Research, Policy & Administration (HSRPA) PhD program prepares students for careers as researchers and/or educators in the fields of health policy and health services research. Students engage in a multidisciplinary examination of the social, political, and economic forces that affect the organization, financing, and delivery of health care. The School of Public Health is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).
Faculty: School of Public Health | Duration: 4 years / 39 major credits + 24 thesis credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States
Required components: Health Services Research, Administration, and Policy Core (24 - 27 credits), Areas of Emphasis, Thesis Credits. All courses must be completed A-F.
The Health Services Research, Policy & Administration (HSRPA) PhD program prepares students for careers as researchers and/or educators in the fields of health policy and health services research.
The PhD program requires prerequisites in calculus and statistics. Applicants who have not completed the prerequisites, but are otherwise qualified for admission, are required to take relevant courses at the University or another accredited institution before beginning the program. Students with a previous bachelor’s or master’s degree from a CEPH accredited program may waive PUBH 6250. Minimum undergraduate GPA 3.0. For TOEFL exams taken before January 21, 2026: Minimum total score is 100 For TOEFL exams taken on or after January 21, 2026: Minimum total score is 5 Students who wish to pursue the Health Policy and Analysis area of emphasis must complete PubH 6724 or PubH 6556 either before enrollment by the end of the first year of the doctoral program. See www.sph.umn.edu for additional admission requirements. Minimum English proficiency for international applicants: TOEFL iBT 5, IELTS 7.
Duration: 4 years / 39 major credits + 24 thesis credits
Health Sciences
University of Minnesota Twin Cities, United States
Health Sciences
University of Minnesota Twin Cities, United States
Health Sciences
University of Minnesota Twin Cities, United States
Health Sciences
University of Minnesota Twin Cities, United States
Health Sciences
University of Minnesota Twin Cities, United States
Health Sciences
University of Minnesota Twin Cities, United States
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