Health Management and Policy (DrPH)
The Dornsife School of Public Health offers a doctoral program in Health Management and Policy, leading to the Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) degree. The DrPH in Health Management and Policy equips students with the skills needed to pursue practice-based careers in health management and policy in health care, public health, or related domains in the United States and to become effective leaders at successive levels during the course of their careers. The program is grounded in the scientific disciplines that provide the evidence base for effective health services, programs, and policies. Coursework will provide a foundation in the social, political, and historical forces that shape health care and public health systems in the United States and facilitate an understanding of evolving efforts to improve health care access and value. In addition, coursework will optimize uses of healthcare data and information, and redefine the interface between health care and public health systems. Through coursework, the practicum experience, and the applied DrPH dissertation project, participants will explore the determinants of health and health disparities as well as leadership, management, and policy strategies for reducing disparities by improving individual and population health. Students will benefit from engagement with the Department of Health Management and Policy's interdisciplinary faculty, the Dornsife School of Public Health's emphasis on urban health and social justice, and the School's location in Philadelphia—the fifth largest city in the United States where dynamic networks of academic, government, non-profit, and community-based organizations share a commitment to addressing health problems.
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Availability | Location |
|---|---|---|
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DrPH |
Part-Time |
Philadelphia |
Application Requirements
On-Campus Program
Please view our academic calendar for term start dates.
| Fall (Sept) | Winter (Jan) | Spring (March) | Summer (June) | |
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| All Applicants | Jan. 15 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
All application materials must be sent to the Schools of Public Health Application Service (SOPHAS) for your application to be considered complete and eligible for admissions review.
Graduate Admission Application
Applicants should apply using SOPHAS. Applicants will designate a choice of major, but will have the opportunity to change prior to entering the major during the spring term of the first year.
For more information and to apply online, visit sophas.org. No supplemental application is required (SOPHAS GRE school code 7890).
Transcripts
Provide official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. Official transcripts can be sent to:
SOPHAS
PO Box 9111
Watertown, MA 02471
International Transcript Evaluation (international applicants only)
World Education Service evaluation of all foreign transcripts (international applications only).
Standardized Test Scores
GRE test scores are not required. However, you may choose to submit scores to strengthen your application (SOPHAS GRE school code: 7890).
International applicants are required to demonstrate English language proficiency by submitting scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or the Pearson Test of English (PTE) unless they meet the criteria for a waiver.
Essay
Describe your career goals, doctoral program interests, and a description of a potential dissertation topic.
Résumé
A résumé or CV is required.
Letters of Recommendation
Three letters of recommendation are required, preferably from faculty.
At least one should be from a workplace supervisor.
Writing Sample
A writing sample is required.