The Master of Science in Global Health: an innovative, multi-institutional degree that equips learners for impactful professional global health careers
Format: Online, In-Class
The UAB Master of Science in Global Health (MSGH) is uniquely offered by the UAB Heersink School of Medicine and the UAB School of Public Health. Global health is an area for collaborative, transnational research and practice that places a priority on improving health and achieving equity in health for all people worldwide. This program will connect students with cutting-edge global health research and practice through the collaborations amongst the Sparkman Center for Global Health, the Mary Heersink Institute for Global Health, the Global Health Consortium and international partners.
The innovative UAB MSGH degree remains learner centric through:
- A global classroom – our Foundations of Global Health I/II courses will be offered with students from around the world and affiliated with the other universities in the Global Health Consortium.
- Experienced, diverse faculty with a range of international partners working in interdisciplinary, global health research and practice.
- 1st degree of its kind offered in Alabama and one of a few that are jointly offered in the US between two different schools.
- Optional international travel experience through a student symposium held annually at Manipal University in India
- Broad spectrum of elective course offerings on maternal child health, international partnerships and policy, and health equity.
- Experienced mentors and access to the depth of collaborators in the Sparkman Center for Global Health and the Mary Heersink Institute for Global Health
- Focus on health equity; vantage point is unique with Alabama’s history steeped in the Civil Rights Movement
Curriculum
Students may choose between two program formats: a 36-credit hour Scholarly Project Track or the 38-credit hour Thesis Track. As a MS degree, students are expected to complete a hypothesis-driven research project. The scholarly project is built within the curriculum track while the thesis track allows for more time one-on-one with an established researcher. For more information about the requirements, review the planning sheets:
Download Thesis Track Planning Sheet
Download Scholarly Project Track Planning Sheet
Download MSGH Student Handbook
Admission
STEP 1: Review Our Admission Requirements
Please be prepared to submit all of the following:
- Online application(s)
- Official transcripts from every college-level institution attended — transcripts from institutions outside the U.S. or Canada must undergo a course-by-course evaluation through World Education Service (WES) or Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE)
- English proficiency test score for international applicants (80 or above for TOEFL; 6.5 or above for IELTS)
- Two letters of recommendation from academic or professional references
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Purpose and Objectives
STEP 2: Know Your Deadline
August 1st, 2023
Typically, this is the date by which your application fee must be paid, and your application submitted. Supporting materials, such as recommendations or transcripts, will continue to be accepted after this deadline.
Academic Leadership
Through the partnership of the UAB Heersink School of Medicine and the UAB School of Public Health, we provide students with a diverse, experienced faculty comprised of clinical faculty, researchers and educators.
Co-Directors of the Master of Science in Global Health
Meredith L. Gartin, PhD
Assistant Professor, UAB School of Public Health
Matt Heimann, MD
Associate Director for Educational Programs, Mary Heersink Institute for Global Health
Contact
If you have additional questions, please contact the program’s academic leadership (Dr. Meredith Gartin at