Overview

The Global Health program from McMaster University is designed for students looking to gain the skills and experience required for leadership careers within key international health organizations, government agencies, NGOs and the private sector.

It is developed by the Faculties of Health Sciences, Social Sciences and the DeGroote School of Business in partnership with Maastricht University, the Netherlands, and partner universities in India, Norway, Thailand, Colombia, and Sudan.

Areas of Research

Globalization and Equity

Global Health Management

Global Healths: Disease Burden, Challenges and Changes

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Global Health

Globalization

Health Policy Analysis

Research Methods: A Global Health Perpsective

Learning Symposium and Field Orientation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

63

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hamilton, Canada

Disciplines

Public Health View 81 other Masters in Public Health in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

B+

B+ _{(recommended)}

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

63

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Honours Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

B+ (B- for Engineering) minimum average, based on a full year equivalent of final year courses (3rd/4th level) relevant to the program

Each program may set additional/higher requirements. Please review the program website for details.

Degrees and grades from foreign universities are evaluated for their equivalency to McMaster’s. Please contact the program for specific details.

Departments or programs may establish additional requirements, such as scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

Admission is competitive: meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission

The admission decision is not subject to appeal

Applicants who do not meet the above mentioned requirements, should consult the Graduate Calendar to determine the requirements for exceptional cases

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

13749 CAD / module

≈ 13749 CAD / module
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

2816 CAD / module

≈ 2816 CAD / module

Living costs

Hamilton

Canada

1163 - 1630 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Areas of Research

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Hamilton

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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