Program Overview
The Health Policy Research at University of Pennsylvania 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 Policy Research 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 6.5
- Tuition: USD 69,340 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Philadelphia, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Health Policy Research 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
- Economics of Health Care Delivery
- Introduction to Health Policy and Health Services Research
- Health Services and Policy Research Methods
- Introduction to Statistics for Health Policy
- Fundamentals of Health Policy
- Principles and Practice of Quality Improvement and Patient Safety
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
REQUIRED OF ALL APPLICANTS:
- Common Application
- Penn Writing Supplement
- SAT OR ACT
- SAT: Penn\'s code is 2926.
- ACT: Penn\'s code is 3732.
- All official secondary school transcripts
- Two Teacher Evaluations
- School Report
- Counselor Recommendation
- Midyear Report (not required if admitted to Penn Early Decision)
- Application Fee Waivers can be requested through the Common Application.
REQUIRED FOR SOME APPLICANTS:
- TOEFL (recommended if English is not your native language) Penn\'s code is 2926
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 69,340 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: USD 69,340 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, United States
University of Pennsylvania is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Application Deadline 2005-01-18
- Start Date 2018-05-22
- Language English
- Duration 24 months