Philadelphia,
PA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Health Care Management and Economics in Philadelphia United States | University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
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Philadelphia United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
41,544
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
The program offers rigorous education in healthcare systems and health services research alongside advanced studies in core business disciplines. Our curriculum fosters innovative thinking and policy advancement in these key focus areas: Evaluating technology and innovation's role Healthcare insurance models and transformation Incentive structures and their effects across healthcare sectors Competitive and cooperative dynamics throughout the healthcare value chain The interdisciplinary research initiatives of the Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics Distinct from comparable programs, Wharton's doctoral curriculum delivers: Thorough grounding in microeconomic principles Advanced econometric and statistical methods training Comprehensive health economics and healthcare services analysis Foundational knowledge in management and strategy theory The program enhances classroom learning with extensive faculty collaboration opportunities, enabling students to investigate diverse topics in health economics and management through hands-on research projects.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Applicants should come from one of the following categories:
- College graduates, regardless of major, who are interested in the application of one or more of the following disciplines to the health care sector: health care management and economics, finance, insurance, law, bioethics, history and sociology of science, psychology.)
- MBA, MPH, MA/MS or other post-baccalaureate graduates in health care, health management or social science.
- Physicians, nurses, dentists, medical students, and other clinically trained professionals
A strong command of the English language is necessary for successful study at Penn. Applicants whose families do not speak English at home, or applicants who have not attended a high school or secondary school where the primary language of instruction is English, are asked to take the TOEFL, the Test of English as a Foreign Language, administered by the Educational Testing Service. In the event the TOEFL is not readily accessible, Penn will accept results from the IELTS, the International English Language Testing System.
Tuition
USD
41,544