MPH Health Services Policy and Management at University of South Carolina

Programme overview

Improve the quality, safety, efficiency and effectiveness of health services and health systems in a variety of settings from public health agencies and organizations to private practices and facilities. The Master of Public Health is for students who want to apply their strong quantitative skills toward improving health care systems and who are ready to progress to leadership positions in the health sector. An array of career opportunities await those wanting a more direct and immediate impact in their community or even the world.

Faculty: Arnold School of Public Health | Department: Health Services Policy and Management | Duration: 16 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Columbia, SC, United States

What you will study

The program's core courses cover quantitative and qualitative methods for public health practices, systems, policy, leadership and planning. Additional courses focused on management and administration prepare graduates for opportunities in hospitals, clinics, state and federal agencies, and hospital or medical associations.

Career pathways

Potential careers include Program Coordinator, Program Director, Policy Advisor, Research Associate, Health Promotion Coordinator, Development Coordinator.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admissions (University of South Carolina Academic Bulletin): Applicants should submit an application packet through the School of Public Health Application Service unless advised otherwise by the department. All international applicants should contact the MPH Program Director before applying. Admission Requirements A four-year baccalaureate degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution Baccalaureate degree grade point average of 3.00/4.00 or higher For international applicants, a satisfactory score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - minimum score of 80 internet-based, 230 computer-based, or 570 paper-based - or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Course Type 2 exam - minimum overall band score of 6.5. This requirement may be waived for applicants that have earned a prior degree from a US institution. Application Requirements Resume or CV Personal Statement: The personal statement is a...

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.

Graduate applications are accepted for Fall, Spring and Summer terms; Fall applications open the prior September, Spring applications open in January and Summer applications open in May.

The graduate application fee is $50 per primary application, reinstated effective August 1, 2026. Deadlines are programme-specific. The Moore School of Business, the Arnold School of Public Health and the College of Nursing use their own applications; the Moore School charges an additional $50 application fee for graduate programmes.

Apply through the official page: https://www.sc.edu/admissions-at-sc/applications/index.php

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