Overview

Features

The doctoral program (Ph.D.) is designed to provide advanced knowledge and skills in health services research, with an emphasis track in health policy and economics, health care organizations or population health and demography.

The doctorate in Health Policy and Administration at Pennsylvania State University prepares students to become independent health services researchers in academic and nonacademic settings.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ethics in Health Services Organizations
Change Leadership in Health Services Organizations
Project Management in Health Services Organizations
Quality and Safety in Health Services Organizations
Human Resource Management in Health Care Organizations
Applied Finance for Health Services Organizations
Advanced Financial Concepts for Health Services Organizations
Legal Concepts for Health Services Organizations
Health Care Marketing
Information Systems in Health Services Administration
Clinical Issues for Health Services Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

University Park, United States

Disciplines

Health Administration View 54 other PhDs in Health Administration in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Satisfactory scores from either the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) are required for admission; the GRE is preferred.
A junior/senior grade-point average of 3.00 or better (on a 4.00 scale) and a well-considered statement of experience and career goals are major criteria for admission. Some work experience in health services is preferred, but not required.

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Tuition Fee

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International

44996 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 44996 USD per year during 96 months.
National

44996 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 44996 USD per year during 96 months.
In-State

25456 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 25456 USD per year during 96 months.

Living costs for University Park

1000 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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