Overview

Key Features

By earning the Health Systems Management and Policy degree from Portland State University, you will become part of a dynamic culture that fuses the energy of two institutions: a world-class academic health center (OHSU), and a community-engaged research university (PSU) with nationally renowned graduate programs in social work, public administration, urban affairs, and other disciplines.

That combination yields creative, interdisciplinary partnerships that give rise to new models for Health Systems Management and Policy. It also allows you to get involved in major research projects and reform initiatives while interacting with stakeholders from throughout the health system.

Career opportunities:

Graduates of the Health Systems Management and Policy program from Portland State University have an outstanding record of career achievement, with high-profile leadership jobs in government, academia, the nonprofit sector, the health services industry, insurance, research, and other fields.

With the MPH in Health Management and Policy/Master in Social Work Dual Degree, you will gain perspectives on eliminating systems of oppression, racial and ethnic discrimination, economic inequities, and advancing programs for social and political justice.

The Health Systems and Policy doctoral program provides outstanding academic training to support careers in education and research, as university faculty or in applied policy positions. You can also apply your Health Systems and Policy Ph.D. to pursue executive leadership roles in government, nonprofit, and private-sector health organizations, including health systems and insurance companies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Epidemiology
Biostatistics
Environmental Health
Health Systems Organization
Health Behavior
Practice Experience
Integrative Project
Exam Certified in Public Health (CPH) Examination

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

62 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Portland, United States

Disciplines

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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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General requirements

Conferred undergraduate degree from an accredited or governmentally-recognized university
One college level math course
Statement of Purpose (maximum of 500 words)
Additional Statements (approximately 250 words each)
Curriculum vitae or resume
Three letters of recommendation
Official Transcripts

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

8724 USD / year

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Out-of-State

8724 USD / year

≈ 8724 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

5724 USD / year

≈ 5724 USD / year

Living costs

Portland

United States

1271 - 2262 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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