Overview

The Health Policy programme at Stanford University provides students with the essential analytical skills required to conduct and interpret high-level research in clinical decision-making. This Master of Science is specifically oriented towards individuals with clinical backgrounds, professional experience in the healthcare field, or those involved in government service.

The curriculum is designed to be completed over two academic years. To earn the degree, all candidates must satisfactorily complete 45 units of graduate-level coursework with a minimum grade point average of 3.0. A central requirement of the programme is the completion of a master’s thesis that represents original health services research.

Students benefit from a structured mentorship model where academic advising is a critical component of the educational experience.

Why Health Policy at Stanford University?

This programme is a prestigious joint effort between the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies and the School of Medicine. This partnership provides students with unique access to interdisciplinary expertise across global policy and clinical science. The university offers a holistic and individualised review process, seeking applicants who contribute a broad range of life experiences to the scholarly community.

Facilities and resources are extensive, with students supported by the Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Education and the Graduate Life Office. The programme also integrates with the Biosciences Program to facilitate student access and connectivity across the campus. These institutional strengths ensure a robust environment for advanced health services research.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 21180 per semester
National fee: USD 21180 per semester
Local fee: USD 13240 per semester

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Syllabus

Modules may include:

Health Policy
Clinical Decision-Making
Health Services Research

Careers with Health Policy

Graduates are prepared for leadership and research roles within the healthcare sector, government agencies, and international policy organisations. The programme is particularly suited for those looking to advance their careers in healthcare settings or professional activities related to health policy techniques. Many alumni pursue roles that involve interpreting complex data to inform clinical and governmental decisions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Analysis of Costs, Risks and Benefits of Health Care

Intermediate Biostatistics: Analysis of Discrete Data

Health Care Regulation, Finance and Policy

Intermediate Biostatistics: Regression, Prediction, Survival Analysis

Graduate Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

45 alternative credits

45 units

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stanford, United States

Disciplines

Health Sciences Social Policy View 1114 other Masters in Health Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Statement of Purpose that includes area(s) of interest
Three letters of recommendation
Official GRE General Test scores
Official TOEFL scores (if applicable)
Transcripts for all college/university degrees
CV with relevant work and research experience

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

42360 USD / year

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Out-of-State

42360 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

42360 USD / year

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Additional Details

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Living costs

Stanford

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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