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Master’s degrees are the next step in a scholar’s educational path after attaining an undergraduate degree. Programs are offered on-campus as well as online and can help students qualify for more advanced positions and improve their income potential as well. What is a Masters in Health Policy? This degree can allow an individual to work more in-depth on the problems and solutions that… Read more

Master’s degrees are the next step in a scholar’s educational path after attaining an undergraduate degree. Programs are offered on-campus as well as online and can help students qualify for more advanced positions and improve their income potential as well.

What is a Masters in Health Policy? This degree can allow an individual to work more in-depth on the problems and solutions that surround the healthcare industry. The program can include analyzing important data that is relevant to determining the future of health policy, working with others to enact change in the healthcare infrastructure, and creating plans to improve the quality of life in cities.  Students pursuing this degree are often given many choices for specializations, though more general options are available depending on the specifics of the program in which they are enrolled.

There are many reasons why a student might try to obtain a master’s degree in health policy. For example, when a student wishes to gain additional information on current analytical practices in the healthcare industry, this program can be beneficial. 

The exact cost of this program will vary depending on the institution. Generally, it will take between two and four years to complete a program. Depending on the institution, there is a chance that a student could be expected to complete in-field training for several additional years. 

Those who pursue a master’s degree in health policy usually become qualified for a number of advantageous positions. Specific careers include positions in health care advocacy, leadership positions within a hospital, healthcare data analysts, as well as jobs centering around both the public and private health sectors. Due to the competitive nature of these fields, finding a specialty while in this program can increase an individual’s likelihood at obtaining a specific career.

There are many institutions located throughout the world that offer a Masters in Health Policy. A vast majority of these programs cater to those who are already working in demanding fields, providing courses in the evening and at night. To get started with a course, search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.

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Online MSc in Public Health
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University of Glasgow Online
Glasgow, United Kingdom

Outdated health policy risks the well-being of individuals, families and communities. The University of Glasgow understands the importance of this and has been teaching public ... +

Outdated health policy risks the well-being of individuals, families and communities. The University of Glasgow understands the importance of this and has been teaching public health education since 1893. Over this time, they have been able to develop a programme that puts an emphasis on original research, psychosocial and international approaches to public health and, with their close ties to the NHS, they help develop the key skills needed for a successful career in public health. -
MSc
Part-time
2 - 6 years
English
Apr 2020
Online
 

Master's Programme in Health Economics, Policy and Management
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Karolinska Institutet
Stockholm, Sweden

The Master's Programme in Health Economics, Policy and Management provides a global perspective to the medical management field and has a multidisciplinary approach. Medical m ... +

The Master's Programme in Health Economics, Policy and Management provides a global perspective to the medical management field and has a multidisciplinary approach. Medical management addresses how resources in the form of competence, knowledge, material and other assets can best be used and developed to improve human health. -
Master
Full-time
2 years
English
Aug 2020
Campus
 

MSc in Health Economics and Health Policy
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University of Birmingham - College of Medical and Dental Sciences
Birmingham, United Kingdom

Aimed at health care professionals and managers, as well as new graduates, this programme provides an introduction to the central issues in health economics and health policy ... +

Aimed at health care professionals and managers, as well as new graduates, this programme provides an introduction to the central issues in health economics and health policy involved in the management of primary health care. -
MSc
Full-time
Part-time
English
Sep 2020
Campus
 

Master of Science in Individualized Genomics and Health
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Johns Hopkins University, Advanced Academic Programs
Washington, USA

The online Master of Science in Individualized Genomics and Health at Johns Hopkins Advanced Academic Programs will equip students with the theoretical knowledge and multi-dis ... +

The online Master of Science in Individualized Genomics and Health at Johns Hopkins Advanced Academic Programs will equip students with the theoretical knowledge and multi-disciplinary skills to meet the demands of the academic, research, and industry sectors of this emerging field. This 10-course program offers a comprehensive curriculum that encompasses bioinformatics, bioscience, regulatory science, policy, and ethics. -
MSc
Part-time
English
Jan 2020
Online
 

MSc in Digital Health
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University of St Andrews
Saint Andrews, United Kingdom

The MSc Digital Health is a one year interdisciplinary Masters degree. It explores how healthcare is being transformed through data analysis and digital technologies and provi ... +

The MSc Digital Health is a one year interdisciplinary Masters degree. It explores how healthcare is being transformed through data analysis and digital technologies and provides students with the skills and expertise required for digital health careers. -
MSc
Full-time
English
14 Sep 2020
15 Apr 2020
Campus
 

Master of Public Health – Health Management and Policy Focus
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Benedictine University Online
Lisle, USA

Benedictine University's online Master of Public Health (MPH) offers you a flexible way to advance your career, whether in the private or public sector.

Benedictine University's online Master of Public Health (MPH) offers you a flexible way to advance your career, whether in the private or public sector. -
Master
Part-time
2 years
English
Sep 2020
Online
 

Master in Social Policy and Public Health
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Utrecht University
Utrecht, Netherlands

Do you ever wonder why mothers are more likely than fathers to work part-time and care for their children? Or why some countries oblige unemployment benefit recipients to foll ... +

Do you ever wonder why mothers are more likely than fathers to work part-time and care for their children? Or why some countries oblige unemployment benefit recipients to follow strict activation requirements while others do not? If you are interested in studying such issues, this one-year Master's program is for you. -
MSc
Full-time
English
Sep 2020
Campus
 

Master of Health Leadership & Policy in Clinical Education
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University of British Columbia - Faculty of Applied Science
Vancouver, Canada

The Master of Health Leadership and Policy (MHLP) in Clinical Education is for health care providers who want to develop their expertise in analyzing practice trends and desig ... +

The Master of Health Leadership and Policy (MHLP) in Clinical Education is for health care providers who want to develop their expertise in analyzing practice trends and designing and delivering clinical education to address emerging trends. -
Master
Full-time
12 months
English
Feb 2021
Campus
 

Erasmus Mundus Master of Leading International Vaccinology Education (LIVE) (M.Sc.)
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University of Antwerp
Antwerp, Belgium

LIVE is a two-year programme for talented and motivated students interested in multidisciplinary studies in Vaccinology. It is a joint project between five European universiti ... +

LIVE is a two-year programme for talented and motivated students interested in multidisciplinary studies in Vaccinology. It is a joint project between five European universities. Academic internationalisation is enriched by a worldwide network of 13 academic universities from Brazil, China, Europe and USA. This programme receives the support of the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union. -
MSc
Full-time
2 years
English
Sep 2020
31 Jan 2020
Campus
 

Master of Health Services (Research)
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University of Technology Sydney
Sydney, Australia

This degree is designed for health service professionals wanting to develop research skills that have practical application for innovations and policy in the healthcare sector ... +

This degree is designed for health service professionals wanting to develop research skills that have practical application for innovations and policy in the healthcare sector, and scholarly understanding of health services provision. It enables informed participation in research endeavours and health services innovation and improvement. Students extend and deepen their knowledge of a specialised area in health services through a program of supervised research. -
Master
Full-time
Part-time
2 years
English
Campus
 

Master of Science in Health Policy, Planning & Financing
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London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
London, United Kingdom

The MSc Health Policy, Planning & Financing aims to develop a critical analysis of issues within health policy, planning and financing and to enable students to devise app ... +

The MSc Health Policy, Planning & Financing aims to develop a critical analysis of issues within health policy, planning and financing and to enable students to devise appropriate health policy responses. -
MSc
Full-time
Part-time
English
Campus
 

MAN-IMAL Master - "From Animal to Man: Analysing and Managing Health and Food Risks"
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Université de Nantes
Nantes, France +1 More

Engineered by a pedagogical team of over 80 experts: research professors from a variety of disciplines (agronomy, medicine, veterinary studies, biology, pharmacy, law, economi ... +

Engineered by a pedagogical team of over 80 experts: research professors from a variety of disciplines (agronomy, medicine, veterinary studies, biology, pharmacy, law, economics), and numerous professionals from the same fields, the program benefits from the support of each partner’s research units. -
Master
Full-time
2 years
English
Sep 2020
Campus
 

MSc in Global Health Policy
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University of London International Programmes
UK Online, United Kingdom

This programme provides you with an in-depth understanding of health determinants and outcomes that transcend national boundaries, and the policy responses required to protect ... +

This programme provides you with an in-depth understanding of health determinants and outcomes that transcend national boundaries, and the policy responses required to protect and promote population health in a globalizing world. It is the world’s first Master's level programme on global health policy by distance and online learning. -
MSc
Full-time
2 years
English
Aug 2020
Online
 

Master of Science in Global Health Policy - Distance Learning
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London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
London, United Kingdom

This course aims to provide students with an in-depth understanding of health determinants and outcomes that transcend national boundaries, and the policy responses required t ... +

This course aims to provide students with an in-depth understanding of health determinants and outcomes that transcend national boundaries, and the policy responses required to protect and promote population health in a globalizing world. -
MSc
Full-time
Part-time
English
Online
 

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