Master of Global Health
Studying with us means a collaborative learning journey...
— Exchanging ideas and experiences with students from diverse academic, professional, and geographical backgrounds
— Interacting with teachers who are experts with extensive field and/ or research experience all over the world, including low- and middle-income settings
— Obtaining a degree from world-class academic and research institutions: the University of Barcelona (UB) and ISGlobal
— Engaging with UB-ISGlobal’s interdisciplinary staff, comprising over 500 professionals worldwide
— Networking through our dynamic alumni community
Practical information
LENGTH: September-July
SCHEDULE: Full time
MODE: Face-to-face
LANGUAGE: English
LOCATION: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Barcelona
TYPE: UB-specific Master’s degree
Make equity in health a reality
The Master of Global Health is a multidisciplinary programme that will allow you to acquire the knowledge and develop the skills and capacities you need to tackle the current global health challenges.
By the end of the programme you will be able to:
Analyse the factors that affect the health of the global population, with emphasis on the most vulnerable groups
— Evaluate the complex relationship between health and other areas, such as economics, politics, anthropology, social, and environmental sciences
Design effective and sustainable solutions to address health equity in a globalised world
“Global health isn’t only for doctors, nurses or people working in the health sector. Its multisectorial component creates a demand for various expertise, where everybody can get involved. As a global health advocate, you need to be open enough to listen to different people and perspectives in order to establish better health and planetary solutions”
Maureen Chileshe, medical doctor, Zambia, MGH 2022
“This Master really gave me the tools that I needed to have a better understanding of the Global Health world, to gain the skills that I needed, and also to meet the people that would empower me to carry on in my journey”
Amina Bouothmani , pharmacist, Tunisia, MGH 2022
This is a collaborative and interdisciplinary programme, which combines lectures with active and participatory sessions. Students learn by doing and by solving problems.
Programme 60 ECTS
GLOBAL HEALTH FUNDAMENTALS I
Global Health Challenges
Health Systems and Policies
— Fundamentals of Epidemiology
— Biostatistics
— Fundamentals of Qualitative Health Research
GLOBAL HEALTH FUNDAMENTALS II
— Determinants of Global Health
— International Politics and Governance of Global Health Health Economics
Requirements and Application Process
The programme is intended for students who have a degree in health, life or social sciences.
To apply: masterofglobalhealth.org
More information www.isglobal.org/education
ADVANCED TOPICS IN GLOBAL HEALTH (Electives)
Anthropology of Global Health
— Development and Application of Vaccines in Global Health
Extended Epidemiology
— Global Environmental Health
— Global Health Management
— Infectious Diseases and Global Health
Maternal and Reproductive Health
— Non-Communicable Diseases and Global Health
Global Health Responses in Emergencies and Humanitarian Crisis
— Undernutrition and Food Security
FINAL MASTER’S PROJECT AND GLOBAL HEALTH SEMINARS
Career Opportunities
Our graduates are working to achieve equitable health for all around the world in entities like ministries of health and public health systems, international and nonprofit organisations, and research institutions.
Partners
As a home institution of the tropEd Network, Master of Global Health students may also choose to follow the Master of Global Health – tropEd.
