Global Health, MS at George Mason University

Programme overview

The 42-credit hour Master of Science in Global Health degree incorporates epidemiology, biostatistics, sociocultural influences on health and behavior, global health systems, communicable and non-communicable diseases of global importance, and migrant health to prepare students to conduct global health-related research. Through coursework and thesis research, graduates of this program will be prepared to work in the diverse cultural and multidisciplinary environments inherent in global health.

Faculty: College of Public Health | Duration: 42 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Fairfax, VA, United States

What you will study

Total 42 credits. Curriculum courses listed include Foundations of Public Health; Global Health; Migrant Health; Global Infectious Diseases; U.S. and Global Public Health Systems; Global Non-Communicable Diseases.

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Entry requirements

Requirements Admission to the program is competitive, and a variety of criteria are evaluated in the admission process, including: undergraduate academic performance and recent post-baccalaureate coursework (transcripts) professional and volunteer experience statement of goals and objectives letters of recommendation Previous undergraduate coursework in statistics, anthropology, sociology, and natural sciences is helpful. Applicants must meet the admission standards and application requirements specified in the Admissions section of the catalog and apply using the online Schools of Public Health Application System (SOPHAS). Applications are considered for the fall semester only. For application deadlines and detailed application requirements, please refer to the College of Public Health Admissions website .

Graduate applicants pay a non-refundable $75 application fee. Application deadlines and requirements differ by programme and are listed on each programme's page.

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