Overview
The Doctor of Philosophy program in Health Services and Policy from The University of Iowa requires a minimum of 72 s.h. of graduate credit. Students must maintain a cumulative g.p.a. of at least 3.25 to earn the degree. Those who enter with a master's degree can apply to use transfer credit toward their doctorate degree with approval of the health services and policy program.
Key Features
- The Ph.D. program is oriented toward applied, interdisciplinary research and scholarly inquiry. Students develop mastery of theories and research methodologies necessary to study the complex American health system.
- They work closely with faculty mentors on research projects and develop research design and methodology skills through coursework and an apprenticeship model of training.
Programme Structure
Focus Areas
- The health economics focus area provides students with in-depth training in economic theory and its applications to health and health care.
- Students in this area acquire advanced theoretical knowledge and state-of-the-art analytical and econometric skills that enable them to build careers as health economists in academic departments, research organizations, and health care industries.
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Health Sciences Social Policy View 45 other PhDs in Social Policy in United StatesAcademic requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants must have earned a Bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited college of university. Applicants with a bachelor’s degree in health, business, economic, social science, or related areas who are interested in research in health services and policy are encouraged to apply to the Ph.D. program. A graduate degree in administration, public health, or health planning is excellent preparation, as is experience in a health care setting.
- A minimum grade point average of 3.0 on undergraduate course work and 3.25 on graduate course work is preferred.
- GRE scores are not required, but are optional for fall 2024 applicants.
- TOEFL (or IELTS) scores are required for international students except permanent residents or those who have earned a degree from an accredited institution in the US, Canada (except Quebec), Australia, New Zealand, or the United Kingdom.
- Relevant work, research and/or volunteer experience is considered.
Tuition Fee
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31938 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 31938 USD per year -
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31938 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 31938 USD per year -
In-State
12991 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12991 USD per year
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