Program Overview
The Health Policy at Tulane University 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 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
- Tuition: USD 32,382 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: New Orleans, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Health Policy 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
- Introduction to Biostatistics
- Epidemiologic Methods I
- Survey of Environmental Health
- Biological Basis of Disease (may be waived if student has clinical background)
- Social and Behavioral Aspects of Global Health
- Principles of Health Systems Administration and Management
- The SPHTM Core Curriculum: 15 credits
- The HP Program Requirements: 17 credits total, consisting of:
- - Program courses (11 credits)- Method courses (6 credits)
- - Program courses (11 credits)
- - Method courses (6 credits)
- Elective courses: 13 credits
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
A complete SOPHAS application includes:
- Completed application form on SOPHAS naming Tulane SPHTM as your choice of school of public health and indicating the degree and specific program of study. Only one masters or one doctoral program may be selected.
- Official transcripts from all accredited institutions of higher education attended. One must show completion of a bachelors degree for application to masters programs and a masters degree for application to a doctoral program before matriculation.
- GRE score (school code 6809). Most programs also accept an MCAT score. The MHA program also accepts the GMAT. Scores can be used for up to five years from the date of test.
- For masters students, a written statement of public health career goals and program interest, not longer than 9,500 characters.
- Three letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with academic and/or professional achievement.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 32,382 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 32,382 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Tulane University 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 Tulane University
Tulane University
New Orleans, United States
private research university in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 18 months
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