Graduate Certificate in Global Health at University of Massachusetts Amherst

Programme overview

The 15-credit online Graduate Certificate in Global Health is designed for working professionals and waives the MPH/PhD admission requirement. Credits transfer into the Online MPH in Public Health Practice on admission.

Faculty: School of Public Health and Health Sciences | Department: Professional and Online Programs | Duration: 15 credits, online | Intake: Rolling; start in Spring, Summer or Fall | Study mode: online | Location: Amherst, MA, United States

What you will study

Two core courses (6 credits): Global Health Foundations and Health Systems Strengthening; three electives (9 credits) including Communicable Disease Epidemiology, International Nutrition and an optional international practicum.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate certificate: bachelor's degree with a 2.8 to 3.0 GPA; free application, CV/resume, two letters of recommendation, official transcripts; TOEFL/IELTS if needed; GRE not required.

USD 10,125 for the whole programme (Fall 2025). 15 credits at $675/credit; stated total; excludes registration fee. Source

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.

Intake: Rolling; start in Spring, Summer or Fall

Duration: 15 credits, online

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