Program Overview
The Global Health at University of California San Francisco 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 United States 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 7
- Tuition: USD 41,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: San Francisco, United States, United States
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
- [\'Foundations of Global Health\', \'Global Health Economics\', \'Social and Behavioral Science Approaches in Global Health\', \'Global Health Practice Seminar\', \'Research Methods - Introduction to Epidemiology\', \'Research Methods - Introduction to Biostatistics\', \'Communicable Diseases of Global Importance\', \'Chronic Diseases and the Environment\', \'Socio-cultural and Behavioral Determinants of Health\', \'Global Health Practice Seminar\', \'Emerging Topics in Global Health\', \'Decision and Cost Effectiveness Analysis\', "Women\'s Health and Empowerment", \'Strategic Information in Global Health\', \'Global Health Practice Seminar\', \'Global Health Capstone\', \'Global Health Policy\\x97Transforming Evidence Into Action\', \'Comparative Health Systems: Financing and Delivering Health Services\', \'Emerging Topics in Global Health\', \'Global Health Practice Seminar\', \'Global Health Capstone\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
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- Three letters of recommendation assessing the applicant\'s academic strengths, personal qualities, and accomplishments. Letters should address how the MS degree will contribute to the applicant\'s career growth. Two of the letters should be from academic referees. All letters must be on letterhead and signed. Requests and instructions for letters are sent directly to the referees after the applicants list their names and contact information in the online application.
- Original transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate schools from which a degree was granted. Instructions for submission are in the online application. Prior education must include a bachelor\'s degree (BA/BS) or the equivalent from an accredited institution, and a minimum of 3.0 (B) Grade Point Average (GPA). All transcripts from institutions outside of the United States will be evaluated by the UCSF Graduate Division to verify degree equivalency.
- Application fee payable to the UCSF Graduate Division.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 41,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: USD 41,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of California San Francisco 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 University of California, San Francisco
University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, United States
University of California, San Francisco is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2018-02-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
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