Education

Our Master’s in Global Health Sciences is an interdisciplinary program that prepares students for research, policy, academia, program management and evaluation, and leadership careers in one transformative year.

Our Doctoral Program in Global Health Sciences prepares students for a career in research, policy, organizational leadership, or academia. Gain interdisciplinary knowledge and research skills to understand and investigate global health challenges and their solutions. 

Global Research, Education, Action and Communities for Health (Global REACH) creates educational and financial pathways for people from all communities – students, trainees and early career investigators – to study and work in global health.

In addition to degree programs, we offer short-term training opportunities to health professionals, researchers, teachers and students to develop or improve their knowledge and skills in global health sciences, applied epidemiology and biostatistics.

Global Scholars promotes academic freedom by funding the professional and educational endeavors of scholars who face threats in their home countries. We facilitate scholars’ move to UCSF and support their endeavors until they can return safely to their home countries. 

You are part of an accomplished group of UCSF global health graduates committed to improving health and reducing inequities worldwide. This is your space to reconnect with classmates and meet new colleagues, find alumni news and events, and remain an active participant of IGHS.