Health Policy and Law

The Master’s Degree in Health Policy and Law was developed in response to the increasing need to equip professionals from the healthcare and legal disciplines with a more complete understanding of the best scientific, ethical, regulatory, and management practices. As medical decisions grow more complicated and far-reaching, the intersection of legal and medical/healthcare practices will be one of the most critical focal points of society for decades to come. Managed care, advances in medical treatment and biotechnology, issues of access, and bioethics all absorb the attention of our regulatory, legislative, and judicial systems. Healthcare and legal professionals will need to have the specialized skills and training to be effective and influential in this complex environment.

Led by select faculty from the School of Medicine at the University of California San Diego, and California Western School of Law, the rigorous and timely graduate-level curriculum is designed to orient professionals to the common activities, philosophy of practice, and challenges of the companion discipline in healthcare or law. The program focuses on acculturating practitioners in both fields to become leaders in providing integrated, sensitive solutions to every-day practice and policy issues.

• Foundation in Law & Medicine
• Principles Health Law/Policy
• Principles Health Law/Policy
• Current Topics in Health Policy & Law
• Applied Health Law & Policy
• Health Law Research Forum C
• Health Law Research Forum A
• Health Law Research Forum B
• Bioethics and Medical Practice
• Bioethics-Legal Focus
• Comparative Study of Healthcare Systems
• Capstone Project

Statement of Purpose: Part of on-line application process. Please explain why you are a good candidate for this program, and how it will assist you in achieving your career goals.Original Letters of Recommendations: Three letters of recommendation required: enter the names and emails of your three recommenders into your application. You may enter more than three names if you wish. Please note: you may pay your fees and submit your completed application before all recommendation letters have been posted.Unofficial copies of academic records from all post-secondary institutions attended need to be uploaded into the application for review. Official Transcripts will be required if admitted to the program.Current resume or C.V.TOEFL scores (for international applicants) English Language Requirements TOEFL iBT® test: 80