Health Policy & Management
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Introduction
Degree Program
Admissions
Financial Support
Opportunities for Graduates
Further Information
Introduction
Health Policy & Management (HPM) trains graduates for positions of senior-level leadership in health services policy and management and to conduct research and disseminate knowledge that will advance the organization, financing, and delivery of health and medical services. The two-year M.P.H. curriculum includes a three-month field placement that occurs in the summer between the two years. Students have the option of a six-month placement which would include the fall semester of their second year. A comprehensive examination completes the degree. The program length may be reduced to one year for medical students and physicians. The admissions process and criteria are the same for the one-year as for the two-year program, except the GRE is not required. Factors emphasized in the selection of students include academic achievement and potential, paid or voluntary health-related work experience, letters of support, and promise of professional leadership. Evidence of the ability to successfully complete graduate-level studies is indicated by an applicant's scholastic record, aptitude test scores, and appropriateness of academic preparation. Professional achievement and promise are evaluated on the basis of an applicant's demonstrated or potential administrative and policy analysis skills, career interests and goals, relevant work experience in the health care or human services fields, initiative and innovative ability, evidence of thoughtful career planning and compatibility of those plans with the graduate curriculum, and commitment to a career in health.
Applicants to the Health Policy & Management Program are asked to address their knowledge of the health care field gained from paid or voluntary experience; describe the origins of their interest in health policy, including past interest or involvement in management or policy-relevant activities; and describe their career goals as related to health policy and/or management.
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Degree Program
Graduate Program in Health Policy and Management - M.P.H. Program
- Two-Year Master's Degree This is the core HPM offering. Graduates seek careers in the administration, analysis, and evaluation of national, state, and local health policy and the management of public health programs, community healthcare services, healthcare institutions, bio-tech and pharmaceutical enterprises.
The curriculum includes a three-month field placement that occurs in the summer between the two academic years. Students have the option of a six-month placement which would include the fall semester of their second year. A comprehensive examination completes the degree.
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- One-Year Master's Degree The one-year option is available to current medical students and individuals with MD degrees. The coursework is normally completed over two academic semesters and does not include a field placement requirement. Learn more.
Graduate Program in Health and Public Policy - M.P.P./M.P.H. Degree
This is a three-year concurrent degree program offered with the Goldman School of Public Policy. Graduates of this program assume research and policy analysis positions in federal and state governmental agencies, consulting organizations, health advocacy groups, and health care associations. Applications for this program are made directly to the School of Public Health but must be accepted by both programs. Learn more.
Health Management, M.B.A./M.P.H.
This two-and-one half year concurrent degree program is offered with the Haas School of Business. Graduates of this program are prepared for leadership roles in both business and delivery aspects of health services and technology industries. Students come to the program with an average of five years of health-related work experience. The GMAT is required instead of the GRE. Applications for this program are made directly to the School of Business. Learn more.
Admissions
Applicants are required to meet the School's admissions requirements to be admitted to the programs.
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Financial Support
For information about financial support, see fees and financial aid.
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Opportunities for Graduates
Depending on emphasis, graduates assume positions in health service administration, community and health planning in local government agencies, and research and policy analysis in federal and state governmental agencies, consulting organizations, health advocacy groups, and health care associations.
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Further Information
For further information, visit the Health Policy & Management web site, or contact Kristi Raube, Haas School of Business, at raube@haas.berkeley.edu.