Global Health (Master's) at Michigan State University

Programme overview

The online Master of Science in Global Health is a flexible graduate programme preparing graduates to address global health challenges, with competencies aligned to the Consortium of Universities for Global Health. Students complete a capstone project and may take an education-abroad course.

Faculty: College of Osteopathic Medicine | Department: Global Health Studies Program | Duration: 30 credits; 1 year full-time or up to 5 years part-time | Intake: Fall (July 1), Summer (April 1), Spring (December 1) application deadlines | Study mode: online | Location: East Lansing, MI, United States

What you will study

30 credits including nine core courses (27 credits) in management, ethics, evidence-based practice, globalization of health, strategic analysis, capacity strengthening and communication, an elective such as a global health education abroad course, and a capstone project.

Career pathways

Opportunities in multi-national organizations, universities, research institutes, NGOs, global consulting companies, health organizations and government at city, state and federal levels.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A bachelor's, professional or equivalent degree from an accredited institution; GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale; previous work experience (CV/resume); a written personal statement; 2 letters of recommendation; official transcripts from all previous schools.

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.

Graduate applicants can start in fall (late August), spring (January) or summer (May) in the MPH programme; intake terms for other graduate programmes are set by each department or program.

The graduate application fee is $75 for domestic and international applicants, with one fee per application; applicants may submit up to two applications to different graduate majors per semester. Applications are reviewed by the department or program, which sets its own deadlines.

MPH application deadlines (SOPHAS completion): fall May 18, spring October 18, summer February 15; MSU supplemental application: fall June 1, spring November 1, summer March 1.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.msu.edu/apply/graduate-students

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