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Redefining Health with Innovative Solutions

The Master of Science in Global Health prepares graduates to lead with purpose in an evolving global public health landscape. Through a focus on collaboration and ethical leadership, students develop the knowledge, skills, and perspective needed to address today’s most pressing health challenges while shaping a more equitable future for communities around the world.

Deadline: July 1

Accepting Applications for Fall 2026

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2.5 years

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Complete in less than three years, from anywhere.

2 concentrations

Implementation and Dissemination Science and Global Health Monitoring and Evaluation.

100% online

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Flexible learning, built to fit your life. 

Empowering Leaders to Change the World

Global health offers the chance to build a career that creates meaningful change in the lives of communities worldwide. As health challenges cross borders, professionals with a global perspective are key to advancing equity and improving outcomes.

This flexible, online program prepares you for impact across global health systems, policy, research, and practice. Designed for working professionals, it allows you to advance your career while developing the skills to address today’s most complex health challenges.

With multiple completion pathways, you can tailor your experience by choosing from two concentrations or starting with one of four graduate certificates that can be applied directly toward the master’s degree. You’ll learn alongside experienced professionals from health policy, systems, clinical practice, and health administration who are expanding their skills for global impact.

You Will Be Equipped To

  • Understand global health trends by analyzing disease burden and population health data
  • Compare health systems worldwide and assess their impact on health outcomes and costs
  • Analyze social and economic drivers of health and their influence on access, quality, and outcomes
  • Collaborate effectively across disciplines with cultural awareness and strong communication skills
  • Apply project management practices to plan, implement, and evaluate programs successfully

Prepare for Roles In

  • In-country field consultants
  • Disaster relief organizations
  • Immigrant/refugee health organizations
  • Research and academic institutions
  • International agencies
  • Other non-governmental agencies (NGOs)
  • Lending agencies that do work in developing countries
  • Multi-lateral agencies 

  • Online application
  • $75 application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • 300–500 word essay
  • Proof of English language proficiency
  • CV or resume
  • 3 letters of recommendation

Graduate Certificate Pathways

Programs and Systems

Research-Driven

As a professional in public health, the Global Health MSc program continues to broaden my knowledge and enhance skills that have helped me learn more about global health around the world, rather than just locally.
Mwangala Mwale MGIC ZambiaGlobal Health MS Student

Why Choose the School of Graduate Studies?

Engage with faculty and peers across disciplines for valuable feedback and fresh perspectives.  

Learn from seasoned instructors across the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), with expertise in education, research, and academic-executive leadership. 

The School of Graduate Studies is one of UMB's seven professional schools, designed to support the next generation of researchers, professionals, and leaders. A certificate from UMB enhances your credibility and opens doors across Maryland's health and science fields and beyond. 

Launch Your Career Forward

Learn more about the Global Health master's program or start your application today.

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