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 2021 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. The minimum recommended scores are: paper 600, computer 250, and internet 100. The minimum recommended IELTS score is 7.0.
Relevant work, research and/or volunteer experience is considered.
Interview. Upon review by the Admissions Committee qualified applicants are invited for a Skype interview beginning in January. Interviews are required before acceptance into the Ph.D. program.