Application Deadlines

• The deadline for early admission applications is December 1, 2008. Notification date is February 15, 2009.
  
• The deadline for regular admission applications is January 1, 2009. Notification date is March 1, 2009.
  
• The deadline for space-available applications is March 1, 2009. Notification date is April 1, 2009.

 
Master's Programs Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements are necessary for application to the Residential Master's program:

• Must have an undergraduate degree with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher (4.0 grading scale)
• GRE or GMAT score in the top 50th percentile are required. (Scores must not be more than five years old and students with a doctoral-level degree from a U.S. or Canadian university are exempt.)
• Relevant work experience is considered in the admissions process.
• Applicants are advised to prepare in microeconomics, accounting and statistics.
• International applicants are required to submit a Financial Certificate.

Required Application Materials

• A current e-mail address is a required field on the application since all correspondence is conducted by e-mail.
• Graduate School Application - Apply online. Applications for the next academic year become available in July.
• $75 non-refundable application fee.
• GRE or GMAT scores (no more than 5 years old). NOTE: GRE institution #5816, GMAT code #D40-HL-72.
• Two copies of all transcripts from all post-secondary education (including community or junior colleges, summer sessions and extension programs). One copy is sent to the Graduate School and one is sent to the Departmental office (see mailing addresses below).
• Three letters of recommendation
• Resume
• Statement of purpose

 
International Applicants

In addition to all of the materials listed above, international applicants must submit the following materials:

• TOEFL score (no more than 2 years old). NOTE: UNC is institution #5816. For more information please go to the following link: http://gradschool.unc.edu/applicant_intl.html#toefl
• Financial Certificate (U.S. Immigration requirement for entry into the United States). For more information please go to the following link: http://gradschool.unc.edu/documents/2008-09financialcertificate.pdf

Application Status

You may monitor the status of your application here.

Mailing Addresses

Department of Health Policy and Management
Student Services Office
University of North Carolina
120 Rosenau Hall
#CB 7411
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7411

Graduate School
UNC Graduate School
200 Bynum Hall
CB #4010
Chapel Hill, NC 27599

 
Additional Helpful Links

Prospective Student Information: http://gradschool.unc.edu/students_prospective.html

 
Tuition and Fees

Tuition and Fees for the Current Academic Year

Please see the most recent Tuition and Fees Chart provided the by the  University Finance Division.

HPM Fees - in Addition to University Fees (master's students only)

Internship Fee - $450.00
Professional Training I Fee - $550.00
Professional Training II and III Fees - $500.00 each

Please note that tuition and fees are subject to change.

Need financial assistance? See our Financial Aid Information.

 
Contact  Information

Admission Questions
Lynnette Jones
Student Services Manager/Registrar
919-966-7391
ljones3@email.unc.edu

Jackie Siler-Coleman
Assistant Registrar
919-966-4609
jsiler@email.unc.edu

Program Questions
Bruce Fried, PhD
Master's Program Director
bfried@email.unc.edu

Also see our Frequently Asked Questions about the Master's Program.