Master of Science (MS)

Health Services Research, Policy & Administration MS

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Translate data into evidence for improving health care.

The Master of Science (MS) in Health Services Research, Policy & Administration offers students a rigorous curriculum to use analytics and research to drive evidence-based health care decisions and improve population health.Analytics allows us to use data to inform the allocation of health services, development of policy and the business of healthcare. Our graduates learn how to collect, manage, analyze, interpret, and communicate data to improve population health.

Analytics allows us to use data to inform the allocation of health services, development of policy and the business of healthcare. Our graduates learn how to collect, manage, analyze, interpret, and communicate data to improve population health.

Advantages of the Program

  • Location: The School of Public Health is located within the Academic Health Center and a research university, allowing for collaboration and a multidisciplinary approach to learning.
  • Flexibility: The time to complete the degree is flexible and can be tailored to your needs. While it can be completed in as little as 12 months, you can also take longer to fit your schedule.
  • Personal attention: Our program is supported by a very strong and accessible faculty that leads in health services research, research methods, health policy, and health care management.
  • Breadth: The Division of Health Policy and Management is home to five research centers that provide research opportunities to students and are rich sources for dissertation data.
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