Health Care Policy & Management
Admission Requirements

• Master of Science in Health Care Policy and Management
• Advanced Certificate in Health Care Management
• Advanced Certificate in Community Health

Master of Science in Health Care Policy and Management

Applicants for admission into our Master of Science program must:

1. Prior to applying, applicants must hold a recognized baccalaureate degree with a strong record of academic achievement (preference given to a grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale). Candidates whose GPA is below the requirement may be considered if they have successfully completed graduate courses, as advised by the department.
2. Have appropriate professional status (if applicable), ie: registration, certification or licensure.
3. A) Have taken the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)* or equivalent examination within the last five years,
   OR
   B) Students who have successfully completed an accredited graduate program prior to applying for HCPM may be accepted without having taken the GRE's or equivalent test.
4. A) Have completed not less than one year of full-time experience in a health-related field,
   OR
   B) Be accepted into the department's dietetic internship program.

Advanced Certificate in Health Care Management

Applicants for admission into the Advanced Certificate in Health Care Management program must:

1. Must hold a recognized baccalaureate degree prior to applying to the Advanced Certificate.
2. Preference is given to those who have achieved an undergraduate grade point average of 2.8 or better on a 4.0 scale.

Advanced Certificate in Community Health

We no longer offer an Advanced Certificate in Community Health. Applicants who are interested in Community Health should contact the Master’s in Public Health (631-444-2074).