The master s program in health and medical policy prepares students to become analysts and informed decision-makers at the local state and national levels to be policy consultants to support the work of foundations or to engage with public health and advocacy organizations in the U S and abroad Students are expected to graduate with the knowledge and skills needed to analyze health policy issues examine health system approaches formulate new policies and support policy development in health care financing healthcare delivery system innovations and the allocation of scarce resources Students will learn how health care services in the U S are delivered and paid for how well the U S health care system performs from an individual and societal perspective and how various key stakeholders influence the formation and development of health policy

This 42-credit hour master's program provides students with the skills necessary to become health policy decision-makers at the local, state, and national levels; consultants; or public health advocates in the United States and abroad. Applications are accepted for both fall and spring admissions.

The curriculum was carefully developed so students graduating from the program will achieve competency in six crucial areas. These core competencies comprise the framework for the program.

Students are prepared with the skills and knowledge necessary to assess health systems approaches; formulate policy; and support policy development in health care financing, health and medical professional development, health systems innovation, and the allocation of scarce resources. For examples of specific organizations graduates may gain employment in, see health policy careers.

Criteria considered in addition to the standard university admissions criteria include professional and volunteer experience and evidence of the ability to write and conduct research at the graduate level. The GRE is not required; however, it is strongly recommended for applicants with a GPA lower than 3.0.

Application Materials:

• Spring 2020 Applicants – George Mason Application for Graduate Study and nonrefundable application fee. An application for Virginia in-state tuition rates is built into the online application.
• Fall 2020 applicants – SOPHAS and nonrefundable application fee. Once applications are submitted and verified by SOPHAS, applicants will receive an email from George Mason University with additional information.
• Resume
• Transcripts
• Two Letters of Recommendation
• Expanded Goals Statement

Tuition fee-2 years$58,000

Total fee-2 years$1,04,000