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.
With the MPH in Health Management and Policy/Master in Social Work Dual Degree, you will gain perspectives on eliminating systems of oppression, racial and ethnic discrimination, economic inequities, and advancing programs for social and political justice.
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
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Language
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Credits
103-111
Delivered
Disciplines
Health Administration Health Informatics View 16 other PhDs in Health Informatics in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
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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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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
Tuition Fee
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International
14214 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 690 USD per credit during 60 months. -
National
14214 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 690 USD per credit during 60 months. -
In-State
9537 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 463 USD per credit during 60 months.
Living costs for Portland
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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