196 Global Health Degree Programs

Every day we are faced with important global health challenges. Chronic conditions, mental illnesses and ageing, but also the effects of pollution, climate change and migration on health, are considered global health challenges of the 21st century. In line with the interdisciplinary character of this course, the lecturers and teachers involved in this Master form a unique interdisciplinary mix to deal with the current Global Health issues and challenges. The master is a collaboration between Ghent University, Catholic University of Leuven, Hasselt University, Vrije Universiteit Brussel and the University of Antwerp.

The MSc in Global Health and Development is designed to give students a solid foundation in understanding health issues that affect communities around the world. The program covers topics like health systems, policies, and the social factors that inf…

Do you want to learn how to analyze global health problems and develop solutions? Do you want to contribute to better and more equitable health for all? During the research master’s in Global Health, you will study cross-cutting aspects of health problems and healthcare systems with students from all over the world. You will explore the latest developments regarding topics such as infectious and chronic diseases, child and elderly care, and the financial burden of healthcare costs.

The only Doctoral degree program in International Public Health offered by an intergovernmental organization focused on Global South issues.

The programme is for those who are interested in health and public health. Our programme provides students with the skills you need to work strategically and practically with public health, both nationally and internationally. You will learn the individual and structural factors that impact health and what conditions ensure individuals have good health and health equality. After completing the programme, you will have a range of career opportunities and can continue on to doctoral studies. Welcome to apply!

George Mason University's global health graduate certificate prepares professionals to tackle health challenges across borders. This 18-credit program, completed in as little as one year, emphas theory and practice in global health metrics, risk factors, and strategies for disease prevention and control. Taught by expert faculty in a flexible format, this program supports working professionals seeking career advancement in international health practice.

Do you want to help minimize the global impact of epidemic diseases or illnesses that spread after a natural disaster? Or are you driven to address the worldwide inequities in access to healthcare? Then Global Health could be just the program for you. It provides you with the theoretical foundation, methodology and tools you need to function effectively in this challenging field. You’ll also work on assignments with students from other countries, giving you a unique interdisciplinary, cross-cultural learning experience. After you’ve graduated, you can pursue a career as a health professional in an international setting. You could, for example, become a policymaker, a health advocate or a social entrepreneur.

The Global Public Health Nutrition MSc is designed for students interested in pursuing a career focused on using their knowledge of food to improve health outcomes for communities on a local, national and global level. This four-year course integrates undergraduate and postgraduate education into a single degree, where each year has been designed to develop your personal and professional skills as you progress.

The Global Health & Social Justice course will provide you with a demanding study pathway covering dynamic topics within global health. You will explore major issues and debates, as well as develop the capacity for critically assessing the scientific research and practices aiming to address global health inequalities. You with also cover the fundamental aspects relating to philosophical debates about social justice and health equity.

George Mason University's Master of Science in Global Health equips students to address the most complex and pressing health challenges worldwide. The program's multidisciplinary, 42-credit curriculum explores epidemiology, biostatistics, global health systems, and more. Students engage with expert faculty and complete a research thesis with their supportive guidance. This CEPH-accredited program can be completed in as little as two years.

The Program consists of 7 full days with educational activities, workshops and interactive lectures by experts on a variety of different Global Health topics:

Our Global Public Health Nutrition MSc will give you the specialist scientific knowledge and practical skills to take an active role in global public health nutrition in a range of different settings. Nutrition has long been recognised as a vitally important determinant of health status within both industrialised and industrialising countries. Significant changes are occurring in the profile of nutritional problems. Many countries continue to face problems of malnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies, but countries in economic transition also face the public health challenge of rising rates of diet-related chronic diseases, such as obesity and coronary heart disease. Also, many industrialised countries now face problems of food insecurity among low-income groups. These challenges have led to growing political resources to address nutrition.

If you are looking to advance your career in global health or change direction while deepening your understanding of infectious disease threats, the Global Health and Infectious Diseases (Online Learning) programme from the University of Edinburgh offers a flexible, world-class opportunity to do so.

In cooperation with EUCLID, an intergovernmental treaty-based institution with a university mandate, EULER offers to select students from the general public an online PhD in bioethics which covers both clinical and global health bioethical issues.

This programme represents an innovative development in higher degree options in the biological sciences. It is targeted at biological and health science graduates who are interested in the major challenges in health and development today and who wish to broaden their understanding of immunology.