A college-level course in calculus with a minimum grade of B is preferred.
Applicants must have graduated from an accredited university or its equivalent, with a master’s degree in a related discipline (e.g., economics, public health, public policy, health administration, public administration). Applicants must have completed relevant course work (including microeconomics and introductory statistics) or have professional experience in a health-related field (two years minimum) that provides an appropriate background for graduate-level study in healthcare policy and research.
Applicants must present three letters of recommendation from individuals who are in a position to judge their ability to engage in interdisciplinary graduate study in healthcare policy and research.
Applicants must provide a written statement of professional intent that includes the proposed area of research and identifies the faculty member(s) with which the applicant is interested in working.
Applicants must present a curriculum vitae or resume.
A recent writing sample, such as a first author, peer-reviewed publication, a master’s thesis, a book chapter, a policy brief or report, or a graduate course paper is required. An undergraduate course paper may be substituted if none of the above is available.
Prospective students must be available to interview either in person or teleconference via technology such as Zoom.
Applicants must have taken the Graduate Record Exam within the past five years, scores in the 75th percentile are preferred
The university minimum TOEFL score requirement is 550 (paper-based) or 80 (Internet-based).
The university minimum IELTS score requirement is 6.5.