Your education in global health can take you in many directions. Duke University's Master of Science in Global Health allows you to design a path that is tailored to your interests and career goals. With access to world-class schools of law, business, public policy, nursing, medicine, divinity, environment and engineering, the possibilities are endless.
In this program you will develop an understanding of the most important global health concepts and challenges. You will gain a solid foundation in core methods in global health research, with a focus on bioethics and working in cross-cultural settings. And you will learn to understand, evaluate and compare health systems from around the world.
A wide range of elective offerings taught across the schools at Duke allows you to build an individualized skill set and knowledge base to position you to make a positive impact in the field of global health.
No global health education is complete without the opportunity to apply your skills in the field. These experiences are often life-changing, for you and for those with whom you will work. At Duke you not only have access to dozens of field sites around the world, but also the mentoring and financial resources to get you there.
You will have support at every step along your journey, from our accessible and world-renowned faculty, to our resourceful and well-connected program staff.
The Master of Science in Global Health program at Duke University is training the next generation of global health leaders. That journey begins here.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
- Expert, multidisciplinary faculty
- Funded fieldwork opportunities
- Flexible, tailored curriculum
- Focus on applied, relevant research and skills
- Small and diverse cohort of students
- Dedicated professional development and career advising
Program Requirements:
- Minimum three full-time terms at Duke
- Minimum 10-week fieldwork experience
- Core courses on global health challenges, ethics, health systems and research methods
- Electives ranging from environmental health to nutrition to social entrepreneurship
- Research-based master's thesis
Dual Degree Options:
- JD/MSc-GH: In three academic years and one summer, you can combine your passions for global health, law and policy. Students apply directly to the Duke University School of Law.
- Students also combine their global health studies with other disciplines to create their own concurrent focus in fields such as medicine, nursing and business.
Learn more on our website at: http://globalhealth.duke.edu/education/grad-programs-indiv/2844
