UC LAW SAN FRANCISCO | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO
TWO STORIED INSTITUTIONS, ONE GREAT PROGRAM
UC Law San Francisco (UC Law SF) and the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) each have a rich legacy of academic excellence. UC Law SF has long stood at the forefront of public interest law and social justice, helping to shape both legal policy and practice. UCSF is celebrated for its cutting-edge research, top-tier health professions education, and advancements in medical and health policy. Together, these institutions have created a unique educational opportunity—the UCSF and UC Law SF Master of Science in Health Policy & Law (HPL).
The HPL will equip you with essential skills to drive meaningful change in health care. Our program is designed to be flexible, with full-time or part-time options, with a comprehensive curriculum that includes policymaking, legal research, health economics, and more—all taught by distinguished faculty from both UCSF and UC Law SF.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Comprehensive and Focused Learning
The Health Policy Law (HPL) program is a 24-unit online degree with a structured curriculum each semester. The program is jointly designed, taught, and conferred by UC Law SF and UCSF. HPL students participate in coursework primarily through an asynchronous, online format. As an interdisciplinary program, the HPL curriculum is relevant to a wide range of learners who may be at varying stages of their academic or professional careers.
HPL Full Time Student Course Plan
FALL SEMESTER
• Orientation (In-Person)
• Research & Writing
• Policy Evaluation
• Intro to US Health Policy
• US Health Care Systems & Law
• Capstone Proposal
• Midyear Convening (In-Person)
SPRING SEMESTER
• Health Economics
• Health Law: Institutions, Providers, & Patients
• Health Care Leadership
• Capstone Execution
• Graduation (In-Person)
HPL Part Time Student Course Plan
FALL SEMESTER
• Orientation (In-Person)
• Research & Writing
• US Health Care Systems & Law
• Midyear Convening (In-Person)
FALL SEMESTER
• Policy Evaluation
• Intro to US Health Policy
• Capstone Proposal
• Midyear Convening (In-Person)
SPRING SEMESTER
• Health Economics
• Health Law: Institutions, Providers, & Patients
SPRING SEMESTER
• Health Care Leadership
• Capstone Execution
• Graduation (In-Person)
Transform Your Career, Change the Future of Health Care.
From artificial intelligence to increasingly complex regulations, the health care landscape in the United States is rapidly evolving. The field needs creative and committed professionals looking to make a dramatic impact at the intersection of health policy and law. The UCSF-UC Law SF HPL program is carefully crafted for individuals determined to influence health policy and law—individuals who want to enhance quality, accessibility, and affordability in health care.
Application Process
STEP ONE:
Submit your online application. uclawsf.edu/admissions/hpl/apply/
STEP TWO:
Provide supplemental application materials: Statement of Purpose
Resume/CV
Two Letters of Recommendation
Official Academic Transcripts
Proof of English Language Proficiency (if applicable)
TIMELINE:
Applications open October 1
Priority Deadline: January 31
Final Deadline: June 30
No standardized test scores required
For inquiries: hpladmissions@uclawsf.edu
For Admission details: uclawsf.edu/HPL
The Strength of Health Policy and Law Leaders
“I have deep compassion for the most vulnerable members of our society. I want to do more than treat symptoms. I envision a health care system that delivers high quality and equitable outcomes. The HPL program gave me the skills and experience to turn that vision into a reality.”
