Global Health Maastricht University

Overview

Rapid developments in the biomedical sciences and recent trends in globalisation have led to an increased awareness of the numerous factors contributing to the complexity of disease aetiology. Maastricht University 's master’s in Global Health has a unique focus on the complexities of global health and its relation to technological innovation and social, political and economic change. You'll develop a solid knowledge base and will learn the methodology and skills you’ll need to function effectively in this challenging interdisciplinary field.

Programma highlights

• There’s a unique focus on the complexities of global health and its relation to technological innovation and social, political and economic change.
• You will work in intercontinental teams with students at McMaster University in Canada, Thammasat University in Thailand, Manipal University in India, Ahfad University for Women in Sudan and Rosario University in Colombia. Through virtual project work, you’ll gain insight into different perspectives and the skills needed for cross-cultural collaboration.
• You can follow a 12-week elective track at one of the partner universities in Canada, Thailand, India, Sudan, Colombia or Norway.
• You will have the opportunity to participate in a yearly Learning Symposium in a low income country to gain practical field orientation. 
• Global Health received the Distinctive Quality Feature of Internationalisation by the NVAO.
• You’ll have excellent career prospects to become a leader, manager or policymaker in health contexts around the globe.

Career opportunities:

The programme’s unique interdisciplinary, cross-cultural learning experience prepares graduates for a high-level position in a variety of settings all over the world. You can find work as a policymaker, health advocate, manager, social entrepreneur and more at:

• International health and development agencies (WHO, IMF, UNDP, UNICEF, World Bank)

• Private sector healthcare firms (pharmaceutical companies, health technology developers)

• Regional, national and international governmental bodies (health ministries)

• Non-governmental agencies (Oxfam, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation)

• Academic institutions (PhD candidate, analyst, researcher)