Graduate Certificate in Global Health at University of Kentucky

Programme overview

The Graduate Certificate in Global Health prepares students for international, interdisciplinary work in disease and injury prevention, health care and related disciplines.

Faculty: College of Public Health | Intake: Fall, Spring | Study mode: full-time | Location: Lexington, KY, United States

What you will study

Interdisciplinary study of health issues that transcend national borders.

Career pathways

Public health professional, international development specialist, healthcare policy advisor in NGOs, government agencies and international health organisations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Programme-specific requirements: In your personal statement in the Graduate School application, please write an essay that addresses the following points: (Please note that your essay length should not exceed 500 words) Describe (a) your reason(s) for interest in the Graduate Certificate in Global Health, (b) your career goals in relation to Global Health and (c) the specific topic in Global Health in which you are most interested. Describe any work experience relevant to Global Health. Graduate School requirements apply (not programme-specific): see the Graduate School admission requirements.

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 apply online through The Graduate School application system; deadlines and supplemental materials are set by each programme page. Minimum undergraduate GPA 2.75, minimum graduate GPA 3.0, and 2.5 for graduate certificate applicants (programmes may require more).

Apply through the official page: https://academics.uky.edu/apply

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