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MA Global Health at University of California, San Diego

University of California, San Diego, United States

Programme overview

One-year interdisciplinary master's covering global health policy, health equity, social epidemiology, global health research and medical anthropology, preparing students for NGOs, government agencies, allied health, medical school or PhD study. 36 graduate units.

Faculty: Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science  |  Department: Global Health  |  Duration: One year  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: La Jolla, CA, United States

What you will study

Six core courses (GLBH 200, 214, 215, 248, 249, 260) and three electives (at least two at 200 level); a comprehensive exam (Plan 2 Professional Track) and career portfolio; 3.0 GPA required.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University admission (graduate level): a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or the equivalent and a minimum B (3.0/4.0) average in upper-division or prior graduate work.

UC San Diego enrolls for Fall term only.

The graduate application fee is $135.

Apply through the official page: https://connect.grad.ucsd.edu/apply/

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