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    Health Services Research and Policy (MS)

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    Rochester, USMSIn-person3 years
    $66,650.00
    Tuition
    over 36mo
    31
    Credits
    $90.00
    App fee

    Health Services Research and Policy (MS) at University of Rochester is a 31-credit, 3-year, in-person MS program based in Rochester, US. Tuition is $66,650.

    About the program

    31-credit program covering health care systems, health policy, statistical and regression analyses, quality of care, cost-effectiveness analysis, health economics, and epidemiology.

    Focus: both

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    Deadlines

    Spring 2027
    Nov 1, 2026
    Term Spring 2027
    Nov 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min Completion of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is optional for admission to all Master's programs
    TOEFL
    required
    Min Official TOEFL (SMD school code: 2948, SOPHAS application code: 5688) or IELTS Scores. Applicants are required to provide official scores that are within 2 years of the original test date. The following test types are acceptable: TOEFL iBT or ITP Plus, IELTS, DuoLingo. For applicants whose native language is not English.
    IELTS
    required
    Min Official TOEFL (SMD school code: 2948, SOPHAS application code: 5688) or IELTS Scores. Applicants are required to provide official scores that are within 2 years of the original test date. The following test types are acceptable: TOEFL iBT or ITP Plus, IELTS, DuoLingo. For applicants whose native language is not English.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $22,510.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Health Services Research and Policy (MS) at University of Rochester cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Health Services Research and Policy (MS) at University of Rochester is $66,650 across 31 required credits.
    Is Health Services Research and Policy (MS) at University of Rochester online or in-person?
    Health Services Research and Policy (MS) at University of Rochester is offered in-person.
    How long does Health Services Research and Policy (MS) at University of Rochester take to complete?
    Health Services Research and Policy (MS) at University of Rochester is structured around 3 years and 31 credits.
    What work-permit options follow Health Services Research and Policy (MS) at University of Rochester?
    Post-completion work rights for Health Services Research and Policy (MS) at University of Rochester: 12 months OPT (US)