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Our two-year Master's program cultivates exceptional researchers in health services and policy analysis, equipping graduates for rewarding careers across academia, government agencies, non-profit organizations, and corporate sectors. PennMSHP scholars... Build advisory networks comprising distinguished faculty from Penn Medicine, Wharton School, and the Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics. Harness the distinctive advantages of Penn - a world-class research university featuring 12 prestigious schools within one integrated campus. Collaborate with nationally acclaimed researchers who excel in cross-disciplinary studies and partnerships. Begin making scholarly contributions during their studies, with publications appearing in prestigious journals including NEJM, JAMA, Health Affairs, and AJPH. Share their expertise through prominent media outlets like The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Philadelphia Inquirer, and Harvard Public Health Review.
Applicants for master’s and doctoral programs must have obtained a bachelor’s degree from an accredited School or University prior to intended matriculation date.
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.