Overview

The Health Systems Management and Policy PhD degree from Portland State University has made a significant impact on the health systems and policies of Oregon, which is a national leader in health care reform.

Our graduate degrees in Health Systems Management and Policy build on a decades-long tradition of innovation and groundbreaking research, equipping you for leadership careers in government administration, nonprofit advocacy, research, education, health services delivery, and related fields.

Career opportunities:

Graduates of the Health Systems Management and Policy graduate degree at 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.

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

Principles of Health Behavior

Concepts of Environmental Health

Health Systems Organization

Crosscultural Communication in the Public Sector

Sustainable Development Policy and Governance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

103 SCH

103-111

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Portland, United States

Disciplines

Health Administration Health Informatics View 52 other PhDs in Health Administration in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

The PhD in Health Systems and Policy Admissions Committee considers each application holistically, on the basis of all components of the application. We encourage all interested applicants to apply.

Successful applicants typically demonstrate the following characteristics:

Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
Demonstrated experience in health systems delivery and/or health services research that provides foundational knowledge for advanced study at the doctoral level

Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

19235 USD / year

≈ 19235 USD / year
Out-of-State

19235 USD / year

≈ 19235 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12900 USD / year

≈ 12900 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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Credits

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

Portland

Funding

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