University Park,
PA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc in Health Policy and Administration in University Park United States | Pennsylvania State University
Pennsylvania State University
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University Park United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
41,212
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
This program equips students for leadership roles or advanced studies in healthcare management and policy. Participants gain expertise to tackle the societal challenge of delivering affordable, high-quality healthcare. Every Health Policy and Administration student undertakes a professional internship, building practical experience and industry connections. The interdisciplinary curriculum trains future healthcare administrators and analysts. Healthcare administrators, sometimes called executives, oversee medical facilities, departments, or provider practices. Analysts play crucial roles across the industry by collecting, processing, and interpreting data for providers, insurers, and policymakers. These professionals track healthcare trends and support data-driven decision making. Both roles require adaptability to evolving healthcare laws, technologies, and regulations. Graduates also pursue advanced degrees in various fields including business, law, medicine, health administration, and public health.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
The majority of Penn State’s applications come from traditional, first-year students. The following types of students are considered first-year applicants (or freshman applicants, as some refer to them): Current high school student in his or her senior year; Student who has earned a high school diploma or a GED and has no post-secondary coursework; Student who has attempted 17 or fewer credits (semester hours) of college coursework at a regionally accredited college/university before attending Penn State; Current high school student who may have enrolled in another institution(s) before graduating from high school (dual enrollment); Student who may have attended Penn State on a nondegree basis.
English Language Proficiency
The following are ways in which you can satisfy the language proficiency requirement: TOEFL: A minimum TOEFL score of 80 on the Internet-based TOEFL or 550 on the old paper exam and a minimum of 20 in each section of the new paper exam (code #2660); IELTS: A minimum IELTS score of 6.5 on the academic test.
Tuition
USD
41,212