Master of Global Health - The University of Sydney

Master of Global Health

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What you’ll study

The Master of Global Health is a postgraduate coursework degree that will prepare you with the skills and knowledge to enable you to work in public and global health roles. You will learn about the connection between health and threats to health around the world, and will be prepared to redress the inequitable distribution of health and health resources, to ultimately improve health globally.

You will complete core units covering foundational concepts in global health, biostatistics, and epidemiology, and also selective units from a number of global health subject areas, in addition to elective units in public health. Additionally, you will complete a capstone unit comprising one of a project, dissertation, or international placement.

Unit of study table: Global Health

This program is directed by Associate Professor Seye Abimbola and Associate Professor Sarah Bernays.

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Admission criteria

How to apply

Submit application

Submit an application through our portal.

Closing dates

Semester 1

31 January of the commencing year.

Semester 2

15 July of the commencing year.

Scholarship applications

Separate deadlines apply for scholarships.

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Additional information

Please submit the following: 

  • Your CV with relevant global/public health work experience; 
  • Your academic transcript, and 
  • Your statement of intent (your motivation for studying the course).

Commonwealth Supported Places will be offered to eligible domestic applicants based on academic merits on a first come first served basis.