M.S. in Global Health

Program DescriptionThe Duke Global Health Institute offers a Master of Science in Global Health (MS-GH). Our academic programs are among the strongest examples of interdisciplinary global health education nationally. DGHI aims to attract and enroll students from a wide variety of academic and personal backgrounds who share a mutual interest in improving health outcomes and health equity for people and communities anywhere in the world. Students can enter our program directly from their undergraduate studies; as health professionals seeking enhanced research training or global health perspective; or as individuals with volunteer, international, andor professional work experiences.M.S. in Global HealthThe Master of Science in Global Health program is guided by the principle that complex global health challenges are never solved alone; they require a multidisciplinary, multisector approach that leverages diverse perspectives including those from the communities we work alongside. Our faculty include experts in medicine, public health, the environment, public policy, law, business, social sciences, humanities and engineering.Through a tailored, flexible MS-GH curriculum, students will examine the larger context of global health and learn how to work across boundaries to build lasting partnerships that drive real change. The 38-credit curriculum, requiring at least three full-time terms of study, focuses on the following core knowledge and skills:An understanding of key global health concepts and challengesA solid foundation in core methodologies used in global health researchEthics training and considerations applicable across culturesCore concepts to help students evaluate and understand health systemsIn addition to coursework, all students will spend at least ten weeks pursuing a closely mentored, field-based global health research project or practice-based internship, which will lead to a culminating thesis or master’s paper.