MPH the Field of Global Health at George Washington University

Programme overview

The mission of the master of public health in global health is to prepare the next generation of global health leaders to design, implement, evaluate, and scale evidence-informed programs and policies to improve health outcomes and advance equity globally. Grounded in rigorous quantitative and qualitative research training, ethical public health practice, and cross-cultural competence, this program equips students to translate evidence into effective, context-responsive action.

Faculty: Milken Institute School of Public Health | Department: Global Health | Location: Washington, DC, United States

What you will study

Advanced methods selective courses—5 credits in courses selected from the following: Students take at least 6 credits in courses in one of the seven themes listed below. Methods courses, such as those listed above under advanced methods selectives, can count toward any theme. Commercial determinants of health and non-communicable diseases theme:

Career pathways

The curriculum combines foundational global health frameworks with advanced analytic and evidence synthesis skills, preparing graduates to assess needs, strengthen systems, improve program performance, and generate measurable impact. The goals of the global health program are to ensure that graduates are able to: Translate evidence into action to improve program performance, strengthen health syst

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applications are made through the Milken Institute School of Public Health graduate admissions office; programme-specific requirements are published on the college application requirements page.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Offers of admission are valid for the semester stated in the admission letter; most graduate programmes use rolling admissions, and some review applications collectively after the deadline.

Graduate applications are submitted through the Graduate Application Center with a non-refundable $80 application fee; deadlines vary by programme and school. Processing usually takes four to six weeks.

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