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Through research and courses, Sanford faculty provide in-depth understanding of economic, sociological and political forces that shape health care systems in the U.S. and other countries. Health policy directly affects who receives health care and how, and Sanford provides decision making tools for students and policy makers.
Related Programs & Courses
Undergraduate Program
- The Public Policy Studies major is a perennial top major at Duke University.
- Health policy certificate available.
Professional Program
- MPP (Health Policy Concentration available) - View concentration requirements
- MPP/MD (dual degree option)
Graduate Program
PhD in Public Policy
Sample elective courses:
- Climate Change Economics and Policy
- International Environmental Policy
- Collective Action
- Sustainable Development
- Environment & Development
- Energy & Development Global Environmental Health
Partnerships
- Center for the Study of Aging and Human Development
- Duke Global Health Institute
- Duke Law School
- Duke School of Medicine
- Duke School of Nursing
- Fuqua School of Business
- Margolis Center for Health Policy
- Nicholas School of the Environment
- Social Science Research Institute
- Trinity College of Arts and Sciences
Faculty
Our faculty have produced research and scholarship contribute to the knowledge base for evidence-driven policy around health. They have worked with community partners around North Carolina on health-related issues; designed a community-based program for caregivers of veterans; and provided a variety of evidence-based policy insights during the global pandemic.
Featured Faculty & Research
World Food Policy Center
This center bridges key areas of the food system to improve human wellbeing, environmental health, and equity.
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Professor Kate Bundorf
Kate Bundorf's research focuses on health policy and the economics of health care systems.
Featured Podcast
Sugar Fix
Our podcasts regularly feature stories about health and health policy. In this episode of Ways and Means: How lessons learned in the tobacco wars are guiding a new public health fight: the battle against sugar hidden in our foods.
Contact Us
Interested in pursuing a degree with a focus on health policy? Great! The admissions page for each program has detailed guidelines, including our contact info. Please reach out!