Global health issues indicate how health care issues can transcend international borders and impact populations worldwide. Throughout this program, you’ll study and research ways to improve health and health care equity for everyone, everywhere. You’ll gain an understanding of health care within an international and interdisciplinary context. This program includes topics spanning both medical and non-medical disciplines, such as anthropology, sociology, social justice, human rights, sustainability and more.
What can you do with a master’s in global health?
Global health professionals have the opportunity to improve the health of communities worldwide. A master’s in global health equips you with the necessary skills to create effective, sustainable and culturally-appropriate approaches to prevent, assess and mitigate disease, as well as to critically assess the work of others in their professional environments. Upon graduation, you may pursue work as a policy analyst, global health consultant, global health educator and much more.
Who’s a good candidate for this program?
An ideal candidate for this program is someone who is interested in learning new frameworks and skills to address why health inequities persist globally and how these challenges can be addressed. While there are many ways to improve global health, such as by preventing and combating disease, reducing inequities and increasing access to affordable health care, graduates of this program aim to come together to utilize these solutions to make a difference.
Learn to solve community and global health issues and make a lasting impact on the world with Arizona State University’s Master of Science in global health. This program positions you to succeed in the industry by providing you with the cross-cultural knowledge and skills needed to work with people from different backgrounds. With coursework covering not only the physical aspects of disease, but also the social, cultural and evolutionary contexts, you’ll enter the workforce with a strong understanding of the complexities that shape human health and health behavior.
Throughout your courses in this global health master’s program, you’ll learn how to address disease, health and well-being across various cultures, places and time. You’ll gain the skills needed to identify critical health issues, ask the right questions and create effective solutions. You’ll also have the opportunity to take an internship placement strategically aligned with your goals for skill development and career progression.
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- MacArthur Fellows.
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The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences takes a transdisciplinary approach to education with a vast spectrum of degrees in the social sciences, natural sciences and humanities. We inspire students to become socially aware critical thinkers and global citizens.
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Applicants to the Master of Science in global health program must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Applicants must have a minimum of a 3.00 cumulative GPA in the last 60 hours of their bachelor's program. Alternatively, applicants must have a minimum of a 3.00 cumulative GPA in an applicable master's program. If applicants don’t meet the minimum GPA requirements, their application may still be considered under the holistic admissions process based on a combination of their CV, work experience and written statement.
All applicants must submit:
- Graduate admission application and application fee.
- Official transcripts.
- Personal statement.
- Up-to-date curriculum vitae or resume.
- Two letters of recommendation.
Letters of recommendation
At least one letter must be from an academic source; the second letter can be from an employer/supervisor, religious official, community leader, etc.
Personal statement
For the personal statement, please write a statement of intent (1000 words or less) that addresses two questions:
- How will the MS in Global Health program at ASU help you to meet your goals? For example, how will it help you to address a particular problem, or support your career progression?
- How will your background, including but not limited to prior training and experiences, support your success in this program?
If your academic record includes GPA below 3.00 in a graduate degree or last 60 credits of an undergraduate degree, you may describe the contributing circumstances in your personal statement.
An applicant whose native language is not English (regardless of current residency) must provide proof of English proficiency.
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