The Master of Science (MS) program is Health Services Research, Policy and Administration provides training in the scientific foundations of the multidisciplinary field of health services research. Health services research studies the interplay of social factors, health technologies, and personal behaviors affecting access to health care, the quality and cost of health care, and the quantity and quality of life. The program trains scientists who can implement and assist with the development of health services research studies, while meeting the rigors of the scientific community.
About the Program
The Department works closely with the school of public health Office of Student Affairs to recruit and admit qualified candidates. Prospective students should review the program admission requirements and procedures. Applications are accepted online, through the University of Colorado Denver Graduate School. Learn more.
Tuition and fees are published by the Colorado School of Public Health and University of Colorado Denver Bursar. Students are eligible for financial aid through the university. Learn more.
MS students have access to resources and support offered through the University of Colorado Denver Graduate School. Students are expected to comply with Graduate School policies and procedures during the duration of their program. Learn more.
The MS program is offered on the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, the nation's newest health care city. Learn more.
Program Curriculum
| Course |
Course # |
Credits |
|---|
| BIOS 6611 |
Biostatistical Methods |
3 |
| BIOS 6680 |
SAS Design and Management |
2 |
| CBHS 6610 |
Social and Behavioral Factors & Health |
3 |
| CLSC 7151 |
Ethics in Research |
1 |
| CLSC 7200 |
Clinical Outcomes Assessment |
2 |
| EPID 6630 |
Epidemiology |
3 |
| HSMP 6602 |
Health Equity |
2 |
| HSMP 6603 |
Health Systems & Management |
3 |
| HSMP 6604 |
Health Care Economics |
3 |
| HSMP 6605 |
Health Policy |
3 |
| HSMP 6609 |
Cost Benefit/Effectiveness |
3 |
| HSMP 6630 |
Grant Writing for Pub. Health. Prof |
2 |
| HSMP 6670 |
Health Services Research Applications |
2 |
| HSMP 7010 |
Foundations in HSR Seminar |
2 |
| HSMP 7607 |
Methods in Health Services Research I |
3 |
| HSMP 7609 |
Methods in Health Services Research II |
3 |
| HSMP #### |
MS-HSR Thesis |
4 |
| PUBH 6600* |
Foundations in Public Health |
2 |
| |
Total Program |
44 (46) |
*PUBH 6600 is required for students without a public health background.