M.S. in Health Economics

The University of Colorado Denver (CU Denver) welcomes international students and has specific entry requirements for postgraduate programs. 

1. Academic Requirements: For admission to postgraduate programs at CU Denver, international students are typically required to have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or its equivalent. This corresponds to approximately 75% and above.

2. English Language Proficiency: The accepted English language proficiency tests and their minimum score requirements are as follows:

• IELTS (International English Language Testing System): A minimum overall score of 6.5 is generally required, with no individual band (listening, reading, writing, speaking) score falling below 6.0.
• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): A minimum score of 80 on the Internet-based test (iBT) is typically required.
• PTE (Pearson Test of English): A minimum score of 60 is usually required.
• DET (Duolingo English Test): A minimum score of 110 is generally required.

      3. Standardized Tests: The GRE, a score of 300 is typically expected. 

The University of Colorado Denver (CU Denver) recognizes the importance of providing financial assistance to international students and offers various scholarships to support their education. 

1. International Freshman Scholarships: CU Denver offers scholarships specifically for international freshmen students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievements. These scholarships are merit-based and awarded based on the students' high school GPA, standardized test scores, and other criteria. The university provides partial tuition scholarships, which can significantly reduce the overall cost of attending CU Denver.

2. International Merit Scholarships: CU Denver provides merit-based scholarships to outstanding international undergraduate and graduate students. These scholarships are awarded based on academic excellence, leadership potential, extracurricular involvement, and other criteria. The amounts awarded can vary and are renewable for up to four years for undergraduate students and up to two years for graduate students, depending on the specific scholarship.

3. International First-Year Student Scholarships: CU Denver offers scholarships to international first-year students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievements and leadership potential. These scholarships are renewable for up to four years and provide partial tuition coverage. The university considers factors such as high school GPA, standardized test scores, and other criteria when awarding these scholarships.

4. College/School-Specific Scholarships: Many of CU Denver's colleges and schools offer scholarships specific to their respective academic disciplines. These scholarships are available to international students pursuing undergraduate and graduate programs in fields such as business, engineering, health sciences, arts and media, and more. Eligibility criteria and award amounts vary depending on the specific scholarship and college/school.

5. Global Excellence Scholarship: The Global Excellence Scholarship is a prestigious scholarship offered by CU Denver to a limited number of international undergraduate and graduate students. It is a highly competitive scholarship that recognizes exceptional academic achievements, leadership skills, and a commitment to global engagement. The scholarship provides significant financial support to recipients.

6. Other External Scholarships: In addition to CU Denver's scholarships, international students can explore external scholarships and funding opportunities. Various organizations, foundations, and governments offer scholarships specifically for international students studying in the United States. The university's Office of International Affairs provides resources and guidance to help students explore and apply for these external scholarships.

It is important to note that scholarship availability, criteria, and award amounts may vary each year.

The M.S. in Health Economics program prepares graduates for a variety of career opportunities in the healthcare industry, government agencies, consulting firms, research institutions, and non-profit organizations.  

1. Health Economist: Graduates can work as health economists, conducting economic research and analysis to inform healthcare policy and decision-making. They may evaluate the cost-effectiveness of healthcare interventions, assess the economic impact of health policies, or conduct economic evaluations of healthcare programs.

2. Health Policy Analyst: Graduates can pursue careers as health policy analysts, analyzing healthcare policies and their economic implications. They may work in government agencies, think tanks, or advocacy organizations to assess the impact of policies on healthcare access, costs, and outcomes.

3. Healthcare Consultant: Graduates can work as consultants, providing economic analysis and strategic guidance to healthcare organizations. They may assist with financial forecasting, reimbursement analysis, market research, or healthcare program evaluation.

4. Data Analyst: Graduates with strong data analysis skills can work as healthcare data analysts, working with large healthcare datasets to analyze healthcare utilization, costs, and outcomes. They may identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for efficiency and improvement in healthcare delivery.

5. Healthcare Researcher: Graduates can pursue research positions in academic institutions, research organizations, or healthcare companies. They may contribute to research projects focused on health economics, healthcare policy, healthcare management, or health outcomes research.

6. Healthcare Administrator: Graduates with a focus on healthcare management can work in administrative roles in healthcare organizations. They may be involved in financial management, reimbursement strategies, budgeting, or healthcare operations.

7. Health Insurance Analyst: Graduates can work for health insurance companies, analyzing insurance markets, pricing strategies, and risk management. They may evaluate the financial viability of insurance products and assess the impact of regulatory changes on insurance markets.

8. Healthcare Entrepreneur: Graduates with an entrepreneurial spirit can start their own healthcare-related businesses, leveraging their knowledge of health economics to identify innovative solutions, develop new healthcare technologies, or improve healthcare delivery models.