Degrees
Bachelor of Science in Global Health
The Bachelor of Science in Global Health is a multidisciplinary degree of the Keck School of Medicine’s Department of Preventive Medicine. This undergraduate program offers an examination of public health and policy issues in the context of global affairs. Students complete course work from Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Studies and International Relations in addition to requirements from other schools of the university. The program provides students with a strong background in understanding and evaluating global health issues and prepares students to become health professionals with international competencies. This program is an ideal major for students interested in medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, global health, international relations, public health, epidemiology, health psychology and health behavior research.
MS in Global Medicine The Master of Science in Global Medicine answers the urgent, worldwide need for professional training in concepts of global medicine. Program study emphasizes methods used in addressing global diseases and finding innovative new solutions for preventing global health crises. In addition to the basic concepts of global medicine, students will delve into specific issues including malaria, tuberculosis, tropical diseases, HIV/AIDS, and maternal and child health. Students graduating from this program will have a strong medical foundation needed to analyze, understand and solve worldwide health issues.
MPH in Global Health The Master of Public Health in Global Health transforms students into future leaders with the in-depth knowledge of population-based disease prevention and control strategies as well as personal and organizational leadership and management principles. MPH Graduates of this track will be equipped with knowledge, skills and abilities to lead multi-disciplinary, multi-sectoral and multi-national initiatives to enhance the health status and wellbeing of individuals, families, and communities around the world.