Overview
About Health Policy at The University of Iowa
Graduates hold key executive, academic, research, government, and consulting positions in all areas of health management and policy, both in the United States and abroad.
The department offers the M.H.A. in a traditional program track and an executive track. It also collaborates with the Tippie College of Business and the College of Law to provide concurrent and combined M.H.A./graduate and professional degree programs. In addition, the M.S. in health policy, the policy subprogram for the Master of Public Health (M.P.H.), the Ph.D. in health services and policy, and the graduate Certificate in Healthcare Management are offered.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- U.S. Health Care System
- Professional Development Seminar
- Interprofessional Health Care Administration
- Healthcare Organization and Policy
- Healthcare Management
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Public Health Health Sciences View 1585 other Masters in Public Health in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- A U.S. bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university, or an equivalent degree from another country as determined by the Office of Admissions.
- A minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00, or the foreign equivalent as determined by the Office of Admissions.
- English Proficiency Requirements
- GRE preferred minimums are above the 60th percentile. The following scores may be substituted for the GRE: MCAT, LSAT, PCAT, DAT, GMAT, VCAT.
- TOEFL scores are required for international students.
- Complete an application.
- Provide official transcripts showing all previous undergraduate and graduate work with grades and degrees.
- Provide your resume or CV.
- Provide three letters of recommendation.
- Write a personal statement.
Tuition Fee
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International
34348 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 34348 USD per year during 24 months. -
National
35779 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 35779 USD per year during 24 months. -
In-State
18155 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18155 USD per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Iowa City
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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