Master in Global Health

Master in Global Health is a January 15th to February 28th Masters program taught at University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (2 years (4 semesters)) options.

The Master of Science in Global Health (MScGH) at the University of Geneva is a two-year, full-time programme that studies contemporary health issues from interdisciplinary and international perspectives. It focuses on health issues whose determinants are interlinked and whose complexity transcends borders and sectors of activity.

The programme has 120 ECTS credits across four semesters. It includes disciplinary and methodological foundations, interdisciplinary integration of knowledge, specialization with at least one methodological seminar, and applying knowledge through a master thesis or work placement/internship.

It is designed for students with an interest in global health and a background in any academic discipline. Career opportunities include work in international organizations, civil society organizations, the public sector, public-private partnerships, and the private sector such as the pharmaceutical industry.

Modules

• Disciplinary courses
• Methodological seminars
• Required interdisciplinary courses
• Specialization
• Variable with at least one methodological seminar
• Master Thesis or work placement/internship
• Disciplinary and methodological foundations
• Interdisciplinary integration of knowledge
• Applying knowledge and skills

The minimum requirements for admission in Master in Global Health at University of Geneva for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by University of Geneva.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of Geneva as pre-requiste for admission in Master in Global Health.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Bachelor or equivalent degree.

Admission based on application file. The MScGH welcomes application from students interested in global health with a background in any academic discipline.

• A motivation letter
• University diplomas (Bachelor, Master, Licence, diplomas…)
• 1 Curriculum Vitae
• A detailed official transcript of grades (University)
• 2 reference letters from your University teachers* or employers
• 1 proof of English proficiency

Candidates applying for more than one Master's degree must submit a separate application for each one.

Documents that are not in French, German, Italian, Spanish or English must be accompanied by an official translation.

* The students of the Bachelor program’s in International Relations (BARI) are not obliged to provide the 2 reference letters from University of Geneva teachers.

• C1 general level in English (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)
• TOEFL: Internet-test 100, Paper-test 600, Computer-based test 250
• IELTS: 7.0
• Certificate of Proficiency in English of the University of Cambridge (CPE): A-B-C
• Cambridge Advanced English (CAE): A-B
• Duolingo (online) English Test: 140

Please check detail of study units at https://www.unige.ch/gsi/formations/masters/master-in-global-health

• International organizations (e.g. WHO, UNICEF, ICRC…)
• Civil society such as non-governmental organization (e.g. MSF, Care, Oxfam…)
• Public sector at national (e.g. Ministry of health of foreign affairs, development agency) or local level (e.g. public health authorities)
• Public private partnerships
• Private sector (e.g. pharmaceutical industry)

31 fully funded scholarships are listed for Switzerland. See Switzerland scholarships.