Program Overview
The Health Care Administration (MS-HCA) at California State University Bakersfield is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Health Care Administration (MS-HCA) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 15,610 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 15,610 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Bakersfield, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Health Care Administration (MS-HCA) programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Managed Health Care
- Economic Issues in Health and Health Care
- Management in Non-Profit Organizations
- Fundamentals of Grant Writing
- State, Local, and Intergovernmental Management
- Administrative Law
- Administration in Multicultural Settings
- Continuous Quality Improvement in Health Care
- Leadership
- Contract Management
- Seminar in the Administration of Justice
- Emergency Management and Homeland Security
- Selected Topics in Public Policy and Administration
- Individual Graduate Study
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Application Requirements: MS-HCA
Graduate applications are processed through CSUB\xc2\x92s Graduate Student Center. Transcripts and all required documents should be sent to the Graduate Student Center. When all materials for admission to the MS-HCA program have been received they are forwarded to the BPA Student Services Department. We prepare a file and give it to the MS-HCA Program Coordinator for review and admission consideration.
Application:
1) Submit a graduate application at http://www.csumentor.edu/. This application serves as an application to both CSUB and the MS-HCA program. You may also submit the application fee online.
Transcripts:
2) Submit official transcript(s) from all colleges and/or universities you have previously attended.
Recommendation letters:
3)Two letters of recommendation (no specific format required). The letter of recommendation should be from one academic and one employment source. The letters should be addressed to the MS-HCA Coordinator, Dr. BJ Moore.
*Only required if GPA is below 3.0
Personal Statement:
4) Submit a personal statement of why you are interested in the MS-HCA program. You may include your personal statement on the graduate application or send it as a separate document.
International Applicants
International students must submit foreign transcripts in the original language and a certified evaluation of the transcript in English. Foreign transcripts must be professionally evaluated by a reputable company. A suggested list is found at: http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl635.pdf. You need to request a course by course evaluation with degree posted.
International applicants must submit a Confidential Financial Statement and supply documentation that they have the resources to pay for one year of school and living expenses, approximately $27,000. No financial aid or scholarships are available to international students.
An applicant whose preparatory education is principally in a language other than English must have a minimum TOEFL (test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 550 on paper, 213 on computer based, or 79 on the Internet based exam. We do accept IELTS with a score of 70 or higher. The test score report must be sent directly from the testing institution to the university. Copies are unacceptable.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 15,610 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 15,610 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 15,610 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 15,610 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact California State University Bakersfield directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About California State University Bakersfield
California State University Bakersfield
United States
California State University, Bakersfield is a public university in Bakersfield, California. It was established in 1965 as Kern State College and officially in 1968 as California State College...
University Profile- Application Deadline June 30, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months