Washington D.C.,
DC,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Public Health in Global Health Policy in Washington, D.C. United States | George Washington University
George Washington University
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Washington, D.C. United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
35,100
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
30 months
GW's Master of Public Health (MPH) in Global Health Policy program aims to equip professionals with skills for shaping public health decisions across national, regional, and worldwide initiatives. The curriculum teaches students to conduct policy evaluations using various analytical approaches, such as epidemiology and cross-national policy comparisons, while prioritizing cultural awareness and fairness. Graduates synthesize scientific research and international data to guide health systems and policymakers, focusing on marginalized communities and sustainable development.
Those pursuing the global health policy degree demonstrate dedication to advancing worldwide public health and fostering civic engagement—traits crucial for tomorrow's healthcare leaders.
Upon completing the program, graduates will be prepared to:
Evaluate health challenges, their root causes, societal disparities, and global interconnectedness.
Utilize economic, epidemiological, and policy analysis techniques to measure disease impact and intervention outcomes for managing global health conditions.
Transform research findings into actionable local policies through evidence synthesis and contextual data.
Collaborate across fields and industries to create novel policy solutions.
Cultivate cultural awareness and adaptability within varied health and governance frameworks.
Engage in health diplomacy to influence policies and foster international cooperation.
Take charge in formulating global health policies.
Apply rigorous methods to international policy creation, program prioritization, and consensus-building.
Effectively share research outcomes with diverse audiences.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
To be eligible for admission, applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Applicants who have earned their degrees outside of the US must hold degrees from institutions in compliance with their national standards.
You must submit a transcript, detailed marks certificate or comparable document that shows all course work, grades and proof of earned degrees from each institution youve attended. This is required for all colleges and universities where you have taken academic courses, regardless of whether or not you earned credit, the program was completed or the credit appears as transfer credit on another transcript. You should upload unofficial transcripts to your online account.
TOEFL: 100 on the Internet exam (iBT)
IELTS: 7.0 overall with no individual score below 6.0.
TOEFL PBT 600
You must submit a transcript, detailed marks certificate or comparable document that shows all course work, grades and proof of earned degrees from each institution youve attended. This is required for all colleges and universities where you have taken academic courses, regardless of whether or not you earned credit, the program was completed or the credit appears as transfer credit on another transcript. You should upload unofficial transcripts to your online account.
TOEFL: 100 on the Internet exam (iBT)
IELTS: 7.0 overall with no individual score below 6.0.
TOEFL PBT 600
Tuition
USD
35,100