Come to UCSF to gain global health knowledge, skills, and experience in one transformative year. The interdisciplinary curriculum emphasizes research methods, population health, and the social, economic, and environmental determinants of health in a globalized world. Become prepared for a career in research, policy, organizational leadership, academia, or program management and evaluation.
Program Overview
Curriculum
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Capstone Research
Develop your passion and see where research can take you
Faculty
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Your Future in Global Health
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Student Profiles
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Past Students and Faculty Talk about the Program
Application Process
The Master of Science in Global Health program looks for students with leadership potential, experience working with underserved populations, and a commitment to improving health and reducing inequities worldwide.
Admissions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Financing Your Education
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News
Creating the Optimal HIV Clinic for the Homeless in San Francisco
Madellena Conte, 2018-19 master's student writes about her capstone research project to better understand what San Francisco's homeless population wants from their healthcare.
