Graduate Certificate in Global Health Research at Northwestern University

Programme overview

This graduate certificate focuses on research skills for those working in or hoping to work in global health in public, non-profit, and private organizations. While other graduate certificates in global health provide a broad introduction to the highly interdisciplinary field, the courses in this certificate focus on practical skills of research and grant writing, along with the larger ethical questions that should shape mission-driven work on global health equity and access.

Faculty: School of Professional Studies | Duration: 4 courses | Study mode: part-time | Intake: Fall, winter, spring and summer quarters | Location: Evanston, IL, United States

What you will study

Students are required to complete the following four courses to earn the certificate: MSGH 408-DL Epidemiology and Biostatistics MSGH 410-DL Research Methods MSGH 419-DL Global Bioethics MSGH 427-DL Grant Writing and Fundraising COURSE SCHEDULE

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants hold a U.S. bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution or foreign equivalent. Application: online application, 300-550 word statement of purpose, resume, one letter of recommendation, official transcripts; some certificates also require a writing sample. Applications are accepted each quarter (deadlines July 15, October 15, January 15, April 15).

Intake: Fall, winter, spring and summer quarters

Duration: 4 courses

Apply through the official page: https://sps.northwestern.edu/graduate-certificates/admission.html

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