2025-2026 Admission Requirements for the Graduate Major in Healthcare Administration

Admissions Requirements for the Graduate Major in Healthcare Administration


APPLYING

After exploring options and choosing a specific program, follow the steps on our University’s graduate application process:

Deadlines to apply

Summer 2024: May 20, 2024 Fall 2024: July 31, 2024 Winter 2025: November 18, 2024 Spring 2025: February 18, 2025

Admission Limited to

Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring

Exams & GRE Types

GRE: Recommended but not required

Letters of Recommendation

3, from either academic or professional sources

UCLA-Wide Graduate Admissions Requirements

Degree-Specific Admissions Requirements

In addition to the University's minimum requirements and those listed above, all applicants are expected to submit a statement of purpose, a personal statement, a resume or CV, and a statement detailing relevant academic preparation or illustrating work experience and professional accomplishments.

Applicants are expected to have at least three years of professional work experience in either a healthcare setting or administrative experience.

Students who enroll in the predominately online MHA on a full-time basis will be able to complete the program in two calendar years (six academic quarters plus two summers). Students will also be eligible to enroll on a part-time basis. Maximum time-to-completion is 19 academic quarters.

Program Name

Healthcare Administration
(Health Policy and Management)

Leading to the
degree of

M.H.A.

Major Code

00GN

Address

31-299 CHS
Box 951772
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1772

Phone

310-267-5300

Email

uclamha@ucla.edu

Website

mha.ucla.edu