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
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GPA: 3
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- PTE Academic: 60
- IELTS: 6.5
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 AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (non-residents): 27,136 AUD / year (≈ 19,235 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 27,136 AUD / year (≈ 19,235 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 18,198 AUD / year (≈ 12,900 USD / year)
Living costs
Portland, United States
1,793-3,191 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarship opportunities are available for the Health Systems Management and Policy PhD.