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Medical Sciences (Health Outcomes and Policy)

University of Florida
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition USD 691 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 449 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Gainesville, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Medical Sciences (Health Outcomes and Policy) at University of Florida 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 Medical Sciences (Health Outcomes and 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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6
  5. Tuition: USD 691 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 449 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
  6. Location: Gainesville, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Medical Sciences (Health Outcomes and Policy) programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:

  1. Healthcare Professional
  2. Clinical Researcher
  3. Health Policy Analyst
  4. Public Health Specialist
  5. Medical Writer
  6. Healthcare Manager

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. [\'Fundamentals of Epidemiology\', \'Examining Health Outcomes for Chronic Diseases in Clinical and Community-based Research\', \'Data Management for Clinical Research\', \'Medical Informatics\', \'Intermediate Epidemiology Methods\', \'Grant Writing Skills for Clinical Research\', \'Cancer Health Outcomes Assessment\', \'Molecular and Genetic Epidemiology\', \'Pediatric Child Health Outcomes Assessment for Clinical and Community-Based Research\', \'Measuring and Analyzing Health Outcomes I\', \'Measuring and Analyzing Health Outcomes II\', \'Advanced Design and Methodology for Case-Control Studies in Clinical Research\', \'Longitudinal Research Design\', \'Epidemiology and Health Policy\', \'Economic Methods for Evaluating Value in Health\', \'Health Care Policy and Vulnerable Populations\', \'Health Policy and Formulation of Payment Mechanisms for Health Care\', "Health Policy Issues in Children\'s Health", \'Translational Research Methods\', \'Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Research Designs for Community Settings\', \'Meta-Analysis in Clinical, Health Services Research and Public Health\', \'Health Outcomes Research\', \'Community Engaged Research for Clinical Effectiveness and Implementation Science Studies\', \'Applied Topics in Dissemination and Implementation Science\', \'Applied Topics in Clinical Effectiveness Research\', \'Special Studies in Epidemiology and Health Policy Research\', \'Practicum Experience in Epidemiology and Health Policy\', \'Research Designs in Health Outcomes and Policy\', \'Clinical and Translational Science Seminar Series\', \'Health Outcomes and Policy Seminar\', \'Health Outcomes and Policy PhD Seminar: Applied Research\']

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GMAT score:

Required score: 460

The GMAT is specifically designed for admission to business or management schools, and is meant to test how prepared you are for a business degree programme

These are the minimum requirements for admission into UF\ngraduate programs:

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  • A\nrecognized baccalaureate, graduate or professional degree from a\nregionally accredited U.S. institution or a comparable degree from an\ninternational institution.
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  • For\napplicants with a bachelor\'s degree only, a minimum grade point average of\nB (3.0), calculated from all grades and credits after the semester in\nwhich the applicant reached 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours.
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  • Graduate\nRecord Examination (GRE) scores that are acceptable to the applicant\'s\nintended academic unit or, for select programs, at least 465 on the\nGraduate Management Admission Test (GMAT). These scores are used in the\ncontext of a holistic credential review process.
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  • Satisfactory\nconduct record
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  • Proof\nof medical immunization
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  • If\nyou have already attended the UF Graduate School but not enrolled for two\nor more consecutive terms, which includes summer sessions, you must apply\nfor readmission whether to the same or a different graduate\nprogram.
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English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 691 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 449 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 691 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 449 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Florida 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 Florida

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University of Florida

Gainesville, United States

public research university in Gainesville, Florida, United States

University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months