Program Overview
The Health Policy and Law at University of California San Diego is a Master programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 18 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 Policy and Law 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: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 35,000 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 35,000 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: San Diego, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Health Policy and Law 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
- Foundation in Law & Medicine
- Principles Health Law/Policy
- Principles Health Law/Policy
- Current Topics in Health Policy & Law
- Applied Health Law & Policy
- Health Law Research Forum C
- Health Law Research Forum A
- Health Law Research Forum B
- Bioethics and Medical Practice
- Bioethics-Legal Focus
- Comparative Study of Healthcare Systems
- Capstone Project
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).
- Possession of an appropriate medical, healthcare, legal, or related degree
- Minimum undergraduate/post-baccalaureate record
- (a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the final two years of study expected)
- Minimum of three years of relevant work experience, or the equivalent preferred.
- (Internship experience counts). We do accept some recent undergraduates with exceptional grades and references.
- Completion of online application for graduate admission
- Resume or curriculum vitae illustrating experience and achievements
- Compelling statement of purpose including a description of individual strengths and interests, how the program will benefit the applicant professionally, and potential ideas for the capstone project
- Strength of the letters of recommendation (3 required)
- TOEFL score (International Applicants) (minimum score of 80 required)
- or IELTS score (minimum score of 7.0 required)
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 35,000 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 35,000 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 35,000 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 35,000 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of California San Diego 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 University of California, San Diego
University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, United States
University of California, San Diego is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-09-23
- Language English
- Duration 18 months