The Health Policy and Management MPH program at UCLA provides advanced training for individuals seeking to lead and manage healthcare organizations and systems. This program focuses on the complex issues within health policy and the practical skills needed for effective management in public health settings. Graduates are prepared to address critical challenges in the healthcare landscape.
Official, specific degree requirements are detailed in program requirements for UCLA graduate degrees available at the Division of Graduate Education website. In many cases, more detailed guidelines may be outlined in announcements, other publications, and websites of the schools, departments, and programs.
Tuition and fees vary from these amounts for professional degrees and self-supporting degrees. For a specific program’s fee breakdown, please visit the UCLA Registrar’s Annual Fees for UCLA Graduate Programs.
Tuition for non-California residents is $36,297 annually. California residents pay $21,115 annually. Professional and self-supporting degrees may have different fee structures.
The application deadline for Fall admission is December 15, with a priority deadline of December 1. It's advisable to contact departments directly if applying after the priority deadline.
A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is required for admission. Specific degree requirements are detailed on the UCLA Division of Graduate Education website.
You need to select the MPH program and Health Policy and Management concentration, complete the online application form through the UCLA Graduate Admissions portal, and submit all required supporting documents.
Merit-based awards like Fellowships, Traineeships, Teaching Assistantships, and Graduate Student Researcher Positions are open to international students with high academic achievement. Contact your departmental graduate affairs coordinator for details.
Graduates are prepared for leadership roles in various healthcare settings, equipped to address challenges in health policy and public health management.