Admissions

Admissions Requirements

• Submission of a completed online application.
• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0. A graduate degree GPA of 3.0 or higher can be considered in lieu of a bachelor's GPA. 
• Official academic transcripts of undergraduate degree(s) coursework, any other degrees, and any other college/university courses completed. Applicants who completed degrees and/or coursework outside of the U.S. must submit a course-by-course credential evaluation in English from a credential evaluation service that is a member of NACES, such as World Education Services or Education Credential Evaluators. Transcripts and/or credential evaluations should be sent directly from the awarding institution or evaluation service to [email protected]. If the institution does not provide digital transcripts the school/agency should mail official paper transcripts to: 

UCSF
MS HAIL Program
2 Koret Way, N505M
San Francisco CA 94143-6080

• Applicants must be employed within a healthcare organization and remain employed while in the program. To be competitive, applicants should have at least 2 years of consecutive professional or management healthcare experience prior to starting. 
• Resume/CV
• Three letters of reference are required. One must be from a former faculty or someone who can speak to your academic potential, a second from someone well acquainted with your professional preparation, experience and potential for leadership, and a third from an administrator within your healthcare organization.
• Personal and Goal Statements
• A statement describing a potential Quality Improvement Capstone Project Idea
• Proficiency in English and academic writing. (see FAQ for more details on academic writing skills)

Applicants whose first language is not English must either: 

1. Take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) UCSF code 4840) and achieve a minimum overall TOEFL score of 92 (Internet-based test) or 213 (computer-based test), or take the IELTS – the International English Language Testing System and achieve a minimum score of 7. Test scores are valid for a maximum of two years from the test date, or
2. Demonstrate proficiency in English by completing one year of full-time study with a minimum GPA of 3.0 at a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.

UCSF’s Commitment to Diversity

“Diversity is the key to excellence in healthcare.” The Sullivan Commission Report, 2004

The MS in Healthcare Administration and Interprofessional Leadership Program is committed to recruiting and preparing students from diverse backgrounds with a desire to serve culturally diverse and medically underserved populations, and those committed to working on issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion to become national and international leaders in healthcare. Read about UCSF PRIDE values here.