According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov), the median annual wage for medical and health services managers was $101,340 in May of 2021 (bls.gov). In addition, employment of medical and health service managers is projected to grow by 28% in the next ten years, which is much faster than the average growth for all occupations.

A Graduate Certificate in Population Health Management can provide you with the expertise needed to advance into leadership roles within most healthcare organizations. Graduates are well-suited to apply their credentials toward the following roles and careers:

• Care Coordinator
• Clinical Manager
• Chief Population Health Officer
• Employee Wellness Manager
• Health Administrator
• Health Coach
• Health Director
• Health Service Manager
• Healthcare Entrepreneur
• Medical Manager
• Patient Advocate and Navigator
• Policy Analyst
• Population Health Analyst
• Program Manager
• Public Health Manager

Note: We admit students on a rolling basis. The preferred deadlines help you complete the application process on time, be notified of acceptance, and enroll before the term begins. We review applications as they become complete and admit students for a specific term up to the day classes start. We recommend you work on and submit your complete application well in advance of the preferred deadline, as obtaining transcripts and other materials may take more time

Steps to Apply

• Complete the graduate application for admission
• Submit a $40 non-refundable application fee
• Request official transcripts certifying an undergraduate degree earned from an accredited institution.
  • Physical Mail:
    University of Louisville,
    Graduate School
    2211 S Brook St
    Louisville, KY 40292;
  • Electronic (recommended):
    gradadm@louisville.edu
• Check for scholarships

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Admission Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree in any field from an accredited college or university.
2. The typical successful applicant has an undergraduate degree with a GPA of 2.75 or above (on a 4.00 scale).
3. Updated resume or curriculum vitae (admissions committee will review for healthcare experience).
4. One-page personal statement written by the applicant that is a clear, substantive description of his or her career goals in public health and health care management.

Currently enrolled MSHA students and graduates are not eligible to receive the population health management certificate. The CAHME-accredited MSHA degree is the appropriate and sufficient credential for development

GMAT/GRE scores are not required for admission

International Applicants

If you live outside of the United States and intend to complete an online academic program from your home country, be sure to review these additional requirements for international students.

• Transcripts from institutions outside of the United States will require a foreign credential evaluation.
• Students whose primary language is not English must show English language proficiency by attaining one of the following:
  • TOEFL score of 79 or higher (after conversion for test type)
  • IELTS test score of 6.5 or higher
  • Duolingo English test score of 105 or higher
  • Demonstration of a degree award from an acceptable English language institution, as formally documented by an appropriate institutional official

This is a twelve (12) credit hour certificate, offered 100% online. Each course is delivered in an 8-week, asynchronous format.

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