Program Overview
The Global Health at McMaster University is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Global Health programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 12,645 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,281 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Hamilton, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Global Health programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Global Health Foundations I
- Globalization: An Introduction
- Fundamentals of Health Research and Evaluation Methods
- Health Policy Analysis
- Global Health Foundations II
- Health Economics and Evaluation
- Health Care Marketing
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Minimum Admission Requirements
M.Sc.
- An Honours Bachelor\'s degree (or equivalent) with at least a B+ from an accredited university (equivalent to a McMaster 9 GPA out of 12) in the final full year in all courses in the discipline, or relating to the discipline, in which you plan to do graduate work. Please note while a B+ is the minimum average, due to the pool of applicants, the average GPA for those applicants admitted to the program may be higher.
- Although statistics is not a requirement for admission to the program, it is highly recommended.
Note: Admission is competitive. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 12,645 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,281 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 12,645 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,281 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact McMaster University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About McMaster University
McMaster University
Hamilton, Canada
public research university in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months
