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:
- Core Courses
- Global Health & International Development (Fall)
- Global Health Policy, Practice, and Delivery (Spring)
- Electives (must pick at least two)
- Global Health Governance & Diplomacy (Summer)
- Infectious Disease Epidemiology (Fall)
- Global Health Practicum - International Travel (Spring or Summer)
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 School of Public and Population Health (4th floor, UHC building) on the UTMB campus and generally consist of once or twice a week sessions. Applicants must take the fall and spring core courses and choose two of the three electives.
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.