Changemakers for Health

Health care is in the midst of rapid transformation and these changes are creating new opportunities for professionals looking to make a dramatic impact at the intersection of health policy and law. 
The UCSF – UC Law SF Health Policy and Law program offers a jointly-conferred Master of Science degree that provides students with the tools and training needed to effectively navigate and address contemporary legal and policy challenges in health and health science.

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Learn more about the HPL program by joining our email list. You’ll receive monthly personalized information, gain special access to faculty and student profiles and videos, and be the first to know about deadlines and upcoming events.

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If you want to gain a more sophisticated understanding of health policy and the laws that impact the field, you should consider the UCSF-UC Law SF HPL program. HPL applications are reviewed on a rolling basis with a priority admission deadline of January 31. The final deadline to submit your application is June 30.

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Online Learning

When there’s only 24 hours in a day, finding time to go back to school can be daunting – but it doesn’t have to be. Online learning allows you to get the relevant, highly sought-after skills in a way that integrates with your busy work schedule and life.

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Contact Us

If you would like to speak to someone about the HPL program, please contact the HPL Associate Director or schedule a virtual advising appointment.

HPL Admissions
San Francisco, CA
Contact: Mallory Warner, Associate Director of the HPL Program
hpladmissions@uclawsf.edu