Department of Global HealthAcademic Programs

Certificate in Global Health

The UTMB School Public and Population Health is pleased to offer a Graduate Certificate in Global Health. This competency-based program is designed to introduce a variety of learners to fundamental concepts in the practice of global health such as:

• Global health and international development theory
• International health systems and governance
• Interprofessional training and research
• Ethics of global and community engagement
• Policy analysis and program implementation
• One Health and emerging disease epidemiology

Each semester we offer a range of courses on topics from across the fields of Global Health. This certificate may be of interest to trainees or other health professionals working in research, clinical, or public health settings. Our Global Health courses include: (Click the hyperlinked course to learn more information)

• Core Courses
  • Global Health & International Development (Fall)
  • Global Health Policy, Practice, and Delivery (Spring)
• Selectives (must pick at least one)
  • Global Health Governance & Diplomacy (Summer)
  • Intro to the One Health Approach  (Spring Term)
  • Infectious Disease Epidemiology (Fall)
  • Global Health Practicum - International Travel (Spring or Summer)
• Electives
  • Intensive Course in Tropical & Travel Medicine (Spring)
  • International Field Epidemiology (Summer)
  • Field Experiences in One Health & Outbreak Investigation (Summer)
  • Tropical Diseases (Spring)
  • Introduction to Vaccinology (Fall)
  • The Biology of Arthropod Disease Vectors (Spring) 

Certificate Course Plan

A certificate requires at least 12 course credits which can either be taken part time as one course per term (four terms) or as quickly as 2 terms if applicants have greater flexibility. Each course will include reading work, class time, and assessments.  Departmental course offerings are face-to-face in the Department of Global Health (4th floor, UHC building) on the UTMB campus and generally consist of once-weekly 2–3-hour sessions.  Elective courses meet according to the host Department’s schedule and may vary. Applicants must take the fall and spring core courses and choose one of the two electives. They can then choose from a variety of courses for their elective time or can participate in an international rotation if desired.

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in health sciences or health related field
• A minimum overall GPA of 3.0
• Evidence of academic writing in previous qualifications or professional settings.

Application Deadlines:

• May 1st: Start in the Fall semester
• October 1st: Start in the Spring semester
• February 1st: Start in the Summer semester