![]() Health Services Research, Policy, and AdministrationThe Master of Science in Health Services Research, Policy and Administration (MS-HSRP&A) provides a solid foundation in analytic skills and health care organization to contribute to data analysis in health systems. The program's quantitative strength is enhanced by interest areas to allow students to pursue research and design analysis or analytic management in health care in greater depth. Students may also develop their own interest area. This is an excellent program for those who wish to develop their analytical capabilities to contribute to health care management, health services research, or health policy work.
The MS-HSRP&A program emphasizes:
The research and policy concentration (Plan B) has opportunities for a paid internship, providing students the opportunity for hands-on experience in public and private health services organizations. The Plan A concentration in outcomes research is designed primarily for physicians and other health care professionals. (Learn about our Ph.D. Program in Health Services Research, Policy and Administration.)
The University of Minnesota also offers two dual degrees in conjunction with the MS-HSRP&A: M.S./M.P.P. in Public Policy - Joint degree with the Master's of Public Policy through the Hubert Humphrey Institute of Public Policy M.S./J.D. in Law - Joint Degree in Law, Health and the Life Sciences through the Law School |