Larner College of Medicine

Type of Degree

mCGS

School or College

Larner College of Medicine

Area of Study

Health and medicine

Program Format

Online, Full-time, Part-time

Credit hours to graduate

6

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The Larner College of Medicine Division of Public Health’s Micro-Certificate Graduate Study in Health Policy and Law is a 6-credit, 2-course program that gives students the opportunity to explore health-related policy making.

Program Overview

This online program is designed for Graduate students, health practitioners, public health professionals, researchers, and environmental professionals. It can be completed as a stand-alone program or as part of a Master’s, MD, or PhD program.

Curriculum

The Micro-Certificate of Graduate Study in Health Policy and Law is a 6-credit, 2-course program consisting of 2 required courses.

Required courses:

  • PH6100 Public Health Law and Ethics
  • PH6260 Legal Issues in Healthcare

Courses are taught by faculty experts from UVM’s Larner College of Medicine, the Vermont Department of Health, and experts trained at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Individualized academic advising Courses offered during Spring, Fall, Summer terms to ensure that you can fit the program into your work or academic schedule

Deadlines

2026 Dates:
Summer 2026 Deadline: June 12, 2026
Fall 2026 Deadline: August 10, 2026

Costs and Funding

All out of state students for Fall 2026 are considered for scholarships which provide discounts of 35% - 65% off of published tuition rates. Eligibility for scholarships is subject to terms & conditions.

Please refer to Certificates of graduate Study on the Graduate Programs page of Student Financial Services.

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