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Submission Number: 87
Submission ID: 87
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Created: Thu, 03/12/2020 - 13:07
Completed: Tue, 08/15/2023 - 10:05
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Institution Name University of Washington
Program Name Health Economics & Outcomes Research
Degree Type Ph.D.
Short Name U of Washington-87
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Address 1 1959 NE Pacific Street
Address 2 Warren G. Magnuson Health Sciences Center, Suite H375
Address 3
City Seattle
State Washington
Zip/Postal Code 98195
Country United States
Program Location: Washington
Admissions Office Contact(s):
Institutional Website:
Contact Information Video:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
What is your application deadline for the upcoming academic year? December 15, 2023
Does this program use rolling admissions?
Is your program participating in PharmGrad? No
Link to Application
Application Fee: $85
Application Deadline Description: December 15 - hard deadline - Expected Decision by: mid Feb
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Program Description The Comparative Health Outcomes, Policy, and Economics (CHOICE) Institute faculty, post-doctoral fellows and students conduct analyses of the comparative effectiveness, safety and cost-effectiveness of healthcare interventions to estimate value propositions and improve decision making by patients, clinicians, and policy makers.

The CHOICE Institute at the UW School of Pharmacy teaches you how to influence health policy and how to advance your research all the while modeling excellence. Our program offers an exceptional educational experience alongside highly engaged peers, faculty, and alumni. Our program is selective, accepting up to four new doctoral students a year. This allows for extraordinary access to our world-class faculty as well as peers who will challenge and engage you.

At UW, the six health sciences disciplines are co-located, allowing for innovative cross-discipline collaborations. Based in the biotech center of Seattle, The CHOICE Institute partners with numerous affiliate institutes, such as the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Institute for Health Metrics Evaluation, and many more. Faculty and students in pharmacy, medicine, dentistry, nursing, social work, and public health are uniquely positioned to take advantage of breakthrough research and medical technology opportunities.
Program Description Video:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Is your institution public or private? Public
Is your program accepting applications for this program? Yes
Program Start Term: Fall
Satellite/Branch campuses:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Credits Required for Degree: 118
Required Rotations: Research
Seminars: Required
College-based Qualifying/Comprehensive Exam: Required
Other Qualifying Exams or Certifications: Not Required
Thesis/Dissertation: Required
Additional Information about Degree Requirements: Students complete courses in the fields of biostatistics, clinical trial design and analysis, health economics, epidemiology, and health policy in order to gain an in-depth understanding of the complex and interdisciplinary environment of outcomes research as a foundation. Total minimum credits required: 118
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Delivery Method On Campus
Curricular Focus or Concentration:
Area(s) of Study: Epidemiology, Health Outcomes, Health Policy, Health Services, Informatics, Pharmaceutical Science, Pharmacoeconomics, Pharmacy Policy, Public Health
Enter any additional degree information regarding your curricular focus or concentration and/or area(s) of study: Graduate training in the program prepares students for career opportunities in:

Academic and big data research, informatics and teaching
Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries
Professional associations, health care insurance providers, and governmental agencies
Health-systems and managed care organizations
Non-profit organizations geared toward global health or pharmaceutical policy change
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Have you previously enrolled students in this program? Yes
Last academic year-number of accepted students for your program: 5
United States 4
International 1
Last academic year-average overall GPA of the accepted students: 3.8
Have you graduated your first class for this program? Yes
Academia 1
Industry 2
Government
Other 1
Unknown
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Last 5 academic years-estimated average years of study to graduation: 4.5
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Is the GRE required? Yes
Is a GRE Subject Test Required or Recommended? Not Required or Recommended
Oldest GRE considered:
Verbal Reasoning:
Quantitative Reasoning:
Analytical Writing:
Enter any additional information regarding the GRE:
Are any of the following tests required for international applicants? TOEFL or IELTS
Other tests or credentials: For students for whom English is not their native language, results demonstrating proficiency in the English language on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) must be met. The minimum requirement for possible entrance to our program is a score of 100 on the TOEFLiBT or a IELTS overall band score of at least 7.0. The Graduate School states a lower score, but individual departments may adjust that for their requirements.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Are letters of recommendations required by your program? Yes
If yes, how many letters of recommendation are required? 3
Enter any additional information regarding recommendations:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Minimum overall GPA considered: 3.0
Recommended overall GPA considered:
Enter any additional information regarding application or admission requirements: Requirements:
A professional degree in pharmacy, medicine, or a health-related discipline or a baccalaureate or master’s degrees in related fields such as epidemiology, economics, or public health.
Unofficial transcripts showing a minimum grade point average of 3.0
Official transcripts will be requested and verified by the Graduate School, only if offered admission.
A statement of personal background and goals
GRE scores
A curriculum vitae or resume
Three letters of reference
When requested, completion of a personal interview with the Graduate Admissions Committee
For students for whom English is not their native language, results demonstrating proficiency in the English language on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) must be met.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Percentage of students receiving financial support: 100
Type of financial support available: Tuition Waiver, Stipend, Research Assistantship, Teaching Assistantship, Department or University Scholarship, Other
What is the minimum financial support for eligible students apart from tuition remission? N/A
Enter any additional information regarding financial support: We provide financial support to each entering student for up to two years through RAships, TAships, and research fellowships. After that, students are expected to seek their own scholarships, research assistantships or to compete for a limited number of endowed fellowships within the Department. Guidance is provided to locate external support.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Is your institution participating in the PharmGrad-facilitated Criminal Background Check (CBC) Service? We are not a participating PharmGrad program
Is your institution participating in the PharmGrad-facilitated Drug Screening Service? We are not a participating PharmGrad program
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Admin Status Published
Old ID 1972
AACP Institution Number
SIDS 87