FSPH is an ideal place for people who enjoy asking "why" and figuring out "how". There are numerous opportunities to conduct inter, intra, cross, multi, and trans - disciplinary research.
Health Policy and Management researchers develop new ideas, theories and practices that contribute to improving the population's health and the personal health of individuals by producing research findings, advancing the field of health services research and understanding and improving the performance of health institutions in the United States and globally.
Students examine the organization, financing and delivery of health services for careers in management, policy and research, studying:
| Degree | Program Summary |
|---|---|
| MHA |
At-a-GlanceMaster of Healthcare AdministrationThe online Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) from the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health builds the specialized knowledge and hands-on experience that professionals need to make an impact as managers and executives. Prepare to excel in a rapidly growing field by expanding your skills in strategic decision making, analytical problem solving and business leadership. This online program offers a rigorous curriculum taught by world-class faculty along with the flexibility to work full time while completing a master’s in two years. For admission and degree requirements, please visit UCLA Graduate Division. Application Deadline: Total mandatory fees, per year**: For the most up to date fees and more information on fee breakdown, visit the registrar's office. Please see FSPH Financial Opportunities page for information on awards, scholarships, training opportunities, employment, summer internship funding, and need-based aid. Please note that opportunities listed under 'Summer Internship Funding' are only applicable to MPH students. Possible Career Paths: Graduates work in a variety of healthcare administration settings. Examples of positions include clinical administration, C-suite executive, health care planning and management, as well as non-clinical positions. Who to contact for more information: uclamha@ucla.edu * Admission requirements listed are Departmental requirements, and are in addition to the University's minimum requirements. Many programs receive more applicants than can be admitted, so meeting the minimum requirements for admission does not ensure admission. Every effort is made to ensure minimum admissions requirements are up to date - for the most up-to-date information on the University's minimum requirements, please visit the UCLA Graduate Division. ** Fees are subject to change and should be used as a guide only. For the most up to date fees and more information on fee breakdown, visit the registrar's office. |
| MPH - 1-Year (postdoctoral) |
At-a-GlanceMPH in Health Policy and Management (1-year, postdoctoral)The one-year MPH degree is for students with prior doctoral-level training (MD, JD, PhD, or equivalent). This program allows students to build on their existing functional expertise by enhancing their skill set in the issues, skills and disciplines involved in the organization and analysis of health services. For admission and degree requirements, please visit UCLA Graduate Division. Application Deadline: Total mandatory fees, per year**: For the most up to date fees and more information on fee breakdown, visit the registrar's office. Please see FSPH Financial Opportunities page for information on awards, scholarships, training opportunities, employment, summer internship funding, and need-based aid. Please note that opportunities listed under 'Summer Internship Funding' are only applicable to MPH students.
Possible Career Paths: Graduates work in a variety of policy and management healthcare settings. Examples of positions include consulting, project management, financial analysis in healthcare organizations, research positions and administration. Who to contact for more information: Anna Lim at apark@ph.ucla.edu or 310.825.7863. * Admission requirements listed are Departmental requirements, and are in addition to the University's minimum requirements. Many programs receive more applicants than can be admitted, so meeting the minimum requirements for admission does not ensure admission. Every effort is made to ensure minimum admissions requirements are up to date - for the most up-to-date information on the University's minimum requirements, please visit the UCLA Graduate Division. ** Fees are subject to change and should be used as a guide only. For the most up to date fees and more information on fee breakdown, visit the registrar's office. |
| MPH - Health Policy Track |
At-a-GlanceMPH in Health Policy and Management (Health Policy Track)The Master of Public Health (MPH) in Health Policy and Management provides students with the skills to contribute to advancing the health of populations by improving the effectiveness and efficiency of personal and other health services in private and public health organizations. Students choose either the health policy track, or the health management track. For admission and degree requirements, please visit UCLA Graduate Division. Application Deadline: Total mandatory fees, per year**: For the most up to date fees and more information on fee breakdown, visit the registrar's office. Please see FSPH Financial Opportunities page for information on awards, scholarships, training opportunities, employment, summer internship funding, and need-based aid. Please note that opportunities listed under 'Summer Internship Funding' are only applicable to MPH students. Possible Career Paths: Graduates work in a variety of policy and management healthcare settings. Examples of positions include consulting, project management, financial analysis in healthcare organizations, research positions and administration Who to contact for more information: Anna Lim at apark@ph.ucla.edu or 310.825.7863. * Admission requirements listed are Departmental requirements, and are in addition to the University's minimum requirements. Many programs receive more applicants than can be admitted, so meeting the minimum requirements for admission does not ensure admission. Every effort is made to ensure minimum admissions requirements are up to date - for the most up-to-date information on the University's minimum requirements, please visit the UCLA Graduate Division. ** Fees are subject to change and should be used as a guide only. For the most up to date fees and more information on fee breakdown, visit the registrar's office. |
| MPH - Health Management Track |
At-a-GlanceMPH Program in Health Policy Management (Health Management Track)The Master of Public Health (MPH) in Health Policy and Management provides students with the skills to contribute to advancing the health of populations by improving the effectiveness and efficiency of personal and other health services in private and public health organizations. Students choose either the health policy track, or the health management track. For admission and degree requirements, please visit UCLA Graduate Division. Application Deadline: Total mandatory fees, per year**: For the most up to date fees and more information on fee breakdown, visit the registrar's office. Please see FSPH Financial Opportunities page for information on awards, scholarships, training opportunities, employment, summer internship funding, and need-based aid. Please note that opportunities listed under 'Summer Internship Funding' are only applicable to MPH students. Possible Career Paths: Graduates work in a variety of policy and management healthcare settings. Examples of positions include consulting, project management, financial analysis in healthcare organizations, research positions and administration. Who to contact for more information: Anna Lim at apark@ph.ucla.edu or 310.825.7863. * Admission requirements listed are Departmental requirements, and are in addition to the University's minimum requirements. Many programs receive more applicants than can be admitted, so meeting the minimum requirements for admission does not ensure admission. Every effort is made to ensure minimum admissions requirements are up to date - for the most up-to-date information on the University's minimum requirements, please visit the UCLA Graduate Division. ** Fees are subject to change and should be used as a guide only. For the most up to date fees and more information on fee breakdown, visit the registrar's office. |
| MS - Health Policy and Management Research |
At-a-GlanceMS in Health Policy and Management ResearchThe Master of Science in Health Policy and Management Research is a two-year program for students who want to pursue a research career in health-related fields such as medicine, dentistry, nursing, biostatistics, or epidemiology. In addition to foundation of courses on health services organization, financing and delivery, management and health behavior, students pursue rigorous training in quantitative and qualitative research methods, including course work in research design, contemporary econometric methods, epidemiology, and biostatistics. For admission and degree requirements, please visit UCLA Graduate Division. Application Deadline: Total mandatory fees, per year**: For the most up to date fees and more information on fee breakdown, visit the registrar's office. Please see FSPH Financial Opportunities page for information on awards, scholarships, training opportunities, employment, summer internship funding, and need-based aid. Please note that opportunities listed under 'Summer Internship Funding' are only applicable to MPH students. Possible Career Paths: This degree prepares students for doctoral education and research careers in fields such as health economics, quality of care, technology assessment, cost-effectiveness analysis, demography, and political economy. Who to contact for more information: Anna Lim at apark@ph.ucla.edu or 310.825.7863. * Admission requirements listed are Departmental requirements, and are in addition to the University's minimum requirements. Many programs receive more applicants than can be admitted, so meeting the minimum requirements for admission does not ensure admission. Every effort is made to ensure minimum admissions requirements are up to date - for the most up-to-date information on the University's minimum requirements, please visit the UCLA Graduate Division. ** Fees are subject to change and should be used as a guide only. For the most up to date fees and more information on fee breakdown, visit the registrar's office. |
| MS - 1-Year (postdoctoral) |
At-a-GlanceMS in Health Policy and Management Research (1-Year, postdoctoral)The Master of Science (MS) in Health Policy and Management Research can be completed in 1 year for students with a prior doctoral degree (MD, PhD, JD, DDS or equivalent). This degree is generally for students who want to pursue a research career in health-related fields such as medicine, dentistry, nursing, biostatistics, or epidemiology. For admission and degree requirements, please visit UCLA Graduate Division. Application Deadline: Total mandatory fees, per year**: For the most up to date fees and more information on fee breakdown, visit the registrar's office. Please see FSPH Financial Opportunities page for information on awards, scholarships, training opportunities, employment, summer internship funding, and need-based aid. Please note that opportunities listed under 'Summer Internship Funding' are only applicable to MPH students. Possible Career Paths: This degree prepares students for doctoral education and research careers in fields such as health economics, quality of care, technology assessment, cost-effectiveness analysis, demography, and political economy. Who to contact for more information: Anna Lim at apark@ph.ucla.edu or 310.825.7863. * Admission requirements listed are Departmental requirements, and are in addition to the University's minimum requirements. Many programs receive more applicants than can be admitted, so meeting the minimum requirements for admission does not ensure admission. Every effort is made to ensure minimum admissions requirements are up to date - for the most up-to-date information on the University's minimum requirements, please visit the UCLA Graduate Division. ** Fees are subject to change and should be used as a guide only. For the most up to date fees and more information on fee breakdown, visit the registrar's office. |
| PhD |
At-a-GlancePhD in Health Policy and ManagementThe PhD in Health Policy and Management trains students to assume the highest level of professional responsibilities. The PhD is an academic research degree emphasizing the in-depth expertise necessary for a research career. It includes classroom instruction, non-credit seminars, independent study, research projects, academic apprenticeships, and interaction with faculty, fellow students, and other professionals within and outside the UCLA campus. For admission and degree requirements, please visit UCLA Graduate Division. Application Deadline: Total mandatory fees, per year**: For the most up to date fees and more information on fee breakdown, visit the registrar's office. Please see FSPH Financial Opportunities page for information on awards, scholarships, training opportunities, employment, summer internship funding, and need-based aid. Please note that opportunities listed under 'Summer Internship Funding' are only applicable to MPH students. Possible Career Paths: Many graduates of the program pursue research and teaching careers in health care management and health policy analysis. Who to contact for more information: Anna Lim at apark@ph.ucla.edu or 310.825.7863. * Admission requirements listed are Departmental requirements, and are in addition to the University's minimum requirements. Many programs receive more applicants than can be admitted, so meeting the minimum requirements for admission does not ensure admission. Every effort is made to ensure minimum admissions requirements are up to date - for the most up-to-date information on the University's minimum requirements, please visit the UCLA Graduate Division. ** Fees are subject to change and should be used as a guide only. For the most up to date fees and more information on fee breakdown, visit the registrar's office. |
149 Students, Master's and Doctoral
22 Full-Time Faculty; 43 Part-Time Faculty
Degrees: Admissions and Program Requirements
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Anna Lim
apark@ph.ucla.edu
