The UC Merced–UCSF Global Health Sciences Pathway gives selected UC Merced undergraduate students the opportunity to gain early acceptance to UCSF’s Master of Science in Global Health Sciences and begin connecting with the UCSF global health community before completing their undergraduate degree.
Your Major. A Global Perspective.
Studying biology, public health, anthropology, genetics, or another field related to human health and society?
Global health brings together diverse disciplines and perspectives to understand and address complex health challenges around the world.
Your UC Merced education can be the foundation for a career making a difference in global health.
Start Your UCSF Experience Early
Selected pathway students will have the opportunity to:
Gain Early Acceptance to UCSF’s MS in Global Health Sciences
Begin your transition to graduate study at one of the world’s leading health sciences institutions.
Connect with UCSF Before You Graduate
Gain access to UCSF career advisors, grand rounds, lectures, and events through the UCSF Institute for Global Health Sciences.
Join a Cohort of Like-Minded Students
Connect with other UC Merced students who are passionate about global health and health equity.
Build Your Network and Explore Future Opportunities
Engage with the UCSF global health community while completing your undergraduate studies.
Build the Skills to Create Impact
At UCSF, you’ll gain:
10 Weeks of Global Health Fieldwork
Apply your graduate-level training to real-world global health challenges.
Interdisciplinary Training
Bring together perspectives from science, public health, social sciences, policy, and other fields.
Engagement with World-Renowned Faculty
Learn through close interaction with experienced global health scholars and practitioners.
High Faculty-to-Student Ratio
Benefit from an engaging learning environment and opportunities for meaningful faculty interaction.
Training in Global Health Service & Leadership
Develop the knowledge and skills to contribute to health improvement and health equity around the world.
Career Preparation
Prepare for opportunities in research, policy, organizational leadership, program management, health service, and related fields.
From UC Merced to Global Health
Up to 5 UC Merced students will be selected for early acceptance through the pathway and will receive a $10,000 scholarship applied toward tuition for the 1-year program.