Overview

One of the biggest issues that the U.S. healthcare system is facing today is how to control healthcare costs while improving population health and maintaining meaningful and efficient patient-provider interactions.

In response to this demand, we developed the multidisciplinary Health Services Administration program of the University at Buffalo that combines innovative research with didactic training in core public health concepts, policy formulation, community health assessment, program intervention and urban planning design, behavioral economics and financial incentives, implementation and dissemination research, program management and evaluation, and other core health services competencies.

Careers

As a public health administrator, you will be involved with program planning, implementation, participation, evaluation, collaborations and partnerships, policy development, and public and professional communication.

You will be prepared to work in a variety of fields, including:

All branches and levels of government

Health care organizations, hospitals, health maintenance organizations and industrial medical care offices

Nonprofit organizations such as the American Heart Association

Public health advocacy and other community-based organizations

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Study of Health Behavior

Health Care Organization

Health Policy in the United States

Statistical Analysis

Leadership, Collaboration and Negotiation in Public Health

Epidemiology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-22 00:00:00

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Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

47 SCH

47 to 48 credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Buffalo, United States

Disciplines

Public Health Health Administration Health Sciences View 1122 other Masters in Health Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor’s degree

A GPA of 3.0 or above

Personal Statement

Contact information for three references

The following are highly recommended: one general biology course, one health-related science course (e.g., nutrition, anatomy, microbiology or physiology), two courses in behavioral sciences, including a course in sociology or social psychology, and a course in subjects such as sociology, anthropology, psychology, political science or economics, Statistics or other quantitative coursework

English proficiency

Submit the biographical page of your passport

Complete the International Applicant Financial Form, and provide an original official bank statement as documentation to meet UB requirements

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

25740 USD / year

≈ 25740 USD / year
Out-of-State

25740 USD / year

≈ 25740 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

11310 USD / year

≈ 11310 USD / year

Living costs

Buffalo

United States

920 - 1560 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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