Public Health Sciences: Specialization in Health Management and Policy (PhD) Program By University of Louisville |Top Universities

Public Health Sciences: Specialization in Health Management and Policy (PhD)

Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

1,550 USDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

01 Mar, 2023Application Deadline

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The specialization in Health Management and Policy is designed to prepare graduates for careers as researchers and teachers involved in the efforts to protect and promote the health and well-being of communities and populations. It provides graduates with the knowledge and skills necessary to attain academic positions involving scholarly research and instruction in the disciplines of public health management and key policy and management positions in governmental as well as private and voluntary organizations. In addition to an in-depth understanding of the infrastructure and context of public health management, graduates of this specialization are expected to be able to identify issues and questions of importance with regard to the management of the resources of public health and to design and carry out a program of research designed to address these issues and questions. Graduates should be able to demonstrate abilities as an independent investigator as well as a team collaborator.

Program overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The specialization in Health Management and Policy is designed to prepare graduates for careers as researchers and teachers involved in the efforts to protect and promote the health and well-being of communities and populations. It provides graduates with the knowledge and skills necessary to attain academic positions involving scholarly research and instruction in the disciplines of public health management and key policy and management positions in governmental as well as private and voluntary organizations. In addition to an in-depth understanding of the infrastructure and context of public health management, graduates of this specialization are expected to be able to identify issues and questions of importance with regard to the management of the resources of public health and to design and carry out a program of research designed to address these issues and questions. Graduates should be able to demonstrate abilities as an independent investigator as well as a team collaborator.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

6.5+
3+
79+
  • Graduate application
  • Resume or curriculum vitae
  • A personal statement that is a clear, substantive one-page description of your professional and research experience as it relates to your goals in public health and the PhD program.
  • Official transcript for each degree
  • Official GRE score
  • Three letters of recommendation from individuals who have direct knowledge and experience with the applicant’s academic or professional work experience.
  • If applicant’s native language is not English, one of the following:
    • Official TOEFL score
    • ECFMG (Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates) certification
    • Degree from an accredited U.S. Institution.
  • Foreign credential evaluation for each degree not from an accredited U.S. institution
  • Admission interviews by the PhD Committee are required and are in addition to your application for admission. An interview provides the PhD Committee an additional source of information and perspective about your potential fit for the University of Louisville.

The following are recommended criteria for admission:

  • Undergraduate and graduate GPA each ≥ 3.0 on 4.0 scale
  • GRE performance recommended in 50th percentile or above for verbal and quantitative scores (Comparable scores on the MCAT or DAT are considered.)
  • If applicable, Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score in 60th percentile or above
01 Mar 2023
2 Years
Jan
Aug
  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

1,550 USD
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International Students

1,550 USD
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