Master of Public Policy/PhD in Population Health Sciences in Salt Lake City United States | University of Utah

University of Utah | Salt Lake City United States
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Qualification
Combined Graduate / Doctoral Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 36,714
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months

The Master of Public Policy combined with a PhD in Population Health Sciences offers an integrated dual degree program that equips students with essential tools to drive systemic improvements in healthcare. This interdisciplinary curriculum teaches students to connect policy frameworks with patient-level outcomes. The Population Health Sciences program emphasizes teamwork as a core principle for expanding understanding. Students gain advanced methodological skills to conduct research that directly improves clinical practice, enabling more effective patient-centered and population-focused care within today's intricate healthcare landscape. Those completing the MPP/PhD in Population Health Sciences program receive comprehensive training in critical areas including patient outcome evaluation, economic frameworks, and healthcare service models, positioning them to pioneer healthcare innovation. Alumni emerge prepared to spearhead healthcare evolution and shape the future of medical services.


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Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

A bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited U.S. college or university or from an institution recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education in their home country. The Office of International Admissions will determine if applicants with international degrees meet the Graduate School's requirement of a recognized Bachelor's degree.
At least a 3.0 or higher undergraduate weighted mean GPA on a 4.0 scale. If the undergraduate GPA is below 3.0, a GPA will be calculated for the last two years attended if schooling was done at a foreign institution, and based upon the last 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) if the student attended a U.S. institution.
Transcripts (mark sheets, school records, grades) for all post-secondary schools attended. Official English translations must be provided if the transcripts are only in the native language.

English Requirements :
TOEFL : 80 or higher
IELTS : 6.5 or higher
DUOLINGO : 105 or higher
ACT English score of 18 or higher
SAT Reading score of 27 or higher

Tuition USD 36,714
Salt Lake City, UT, United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree

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