Overview

The curriculum of Health Systems and Services Research program from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences involves intensive and focused study in the theoretical perspectives and methodological strategies relevant to research on the organization, financing, and delivery of health services, including issues of quality, accessibility, and efficiency within systems of care. Students will develop scholarly expertise in these areas of study, advanced skills in quantitative research methods and a high standard of scientific integrity and professionalism.

Career

Job opportunities for individuals with this degree exist in university-based and independent health services research centers, health policy institutes, government agencies, foundations and philanthropic organizations, consulting firms, healthcare industry and professional and advocacy associations working at state and national levels.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied Research Methods Using Retrospective Data Sources

Advanced Health Economics I: Demand for Health

Advanced Health Economics II: Supply of Health

Analyzing Health Surveys

Clinical Trials

Data Management and Programming for Epidemiologists

Community-Based Program Design

Social Determinants of Health

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Arkansas City, United States

Disciplines

Public Health Educational Research View 31 other PhDs in Educational Research in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

It is preferred that students have received an M.P.H. or related graduate degree (e.g. M.P.A., M.B.A., M.D., J.D.) prior to entry into the program, along with some relevant experience in health policy or health services. Well qualified students without a master’s degree are encouraged to apply, but note that pre-requisite coursework, such as Intro to Public Health (COPH 5003) may be required (with a minimum grade of a B) based on the undergraduate degree held.

Tuition Fees

Living costs

Arkansas City

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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

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