Overview

The Health Systems Management and Policy PhD degree from Portland State University has made a significant impact on the health systems and policies of Oregon, which is a national leader in health care reform.

Our graduate degrees in Health Systems Management and Policy build on a decades-long tradition of innovation and groundbreaking research, equipping you for leadership careers in government administration, nonprofit advocacy, research, education, health services delivery, and related fields.

Career opportunities:

Graduates of the Health Systems Management and Policy graduate degree at Portland State University have an outstanding record of career achievement, with high-profile leadership jobs in government, academia, the nonprofit sector, the health services industry, insurance, research, and other fields.

The Health Systems and Policy doctoral program provides outstanding academic training to support careers in education and research, as university faculty or in applied policy positions. You can also apply your Health Systems and Policy Ph.D. to pursue executive leadership roles in government, nonprofit, and private-sector health organizations, including health systems and insurance companies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Epidemiology

Biostatistics

Principles of Health Behavior

Concepts of Environmental Health

Health Systems Organization

Crosscultural Communication in the Public Sector

Sustainable Development Policy and Governance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

103 SCH

103-111

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Health Administration Health Informatics View 19 other PhDs in Health Informatics in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

The PhD in Health Systems and Policy Admissions Committee considers each application holistically, on the basis of all components of the application. We encourage all interested applicants to apply.

Successful applicants typically demonstrate the following characteristics:

Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
Demonstrated experience in health systems delivery and/or health services research that provides foundational knowledge for advanced study at the doctoral level

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

14214 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 690 USD per credit during 60 months.
National

14214 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 690 USD per credit during 60 months.
In-State

9537 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 463 USD per credit during 60 months.

Living costs for Portland

1271 - 2262 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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