Seattle,
WA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Public Health - Global Health in Seattle United States | University of Washington
University of Washington
|
Seattle United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
43,146
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master of Public Health (MPH) program equips students with comprehensive academic training, hands-on practice, and interdisciplinary learning to tackle modern public health issues. Starting in the 2020-2021 academic year, the MPH curriculum will feature six foundational courses completed collectively by all first-year students. Additionally, students will take specialized courses aligned with their chosen focus areas. The core curriculum emphasizes ethical considerations, health equity, global and community perspectives, effective communication, systems analysis, leadership development, and translating evidence into action.
The Global Health MPH concentration adopts a social justice framework, examining how socioeconomic and political factors influence health outcomes while exploring historical and contemporary global health initiatives. Foundational coursework builds expertise in epidemiology, biostatistics, international health systems, environmental health, and behavioral sciences. Students also complete research methodology and management courses. The program includes practical training through internships with domestic or global health organizations, culminating in an original research or applied thesis. This interdisciplinary program draws faculty and courses from diverse fields including natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities. Instruction frequently incorporates case-based learning and student-driven discussions, fostering a collaborative educational experience.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Hold the minimum equivalent of a four-year baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S. or its equivalent from an accredited foreign institution or a Bologna bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 180 European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits. Also acceptable: hold a Master’s degree, a doctoral degree (Ph.D., D.Phil.), or a professional degree (M.D., J.D., D.V.M., etc.) from a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S. or its equivalent from an accredited foreign institution.
GPA: Have earned at least a 3.0 grade-point-average (on a 4 point scale) from a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S. or its equivalent from a foreign institution for the last 90 graded quarter credits or 60 graded semester credits from a baccalaureate degree (for a Master’s, doctoral, or professional degree, the total cumulative average may be used)
English Proficiency:
The Graduate School is temporarily accepting official test scores for both the Duolingo English Test and the TOEFL ITP Plus For China to assist international students with remote testing options. This policy is currently in effect through the autumn 2021 admission cycle (i.e., students enrolling in autumn 2021).
TOEFL iBT - Minimum Required Score (ELP Required): 80; Recommended Score (ELP Satisfied): 92 or higher
TOEFL pBT - Minimum Required Score: 500
Duolingo: Minimum Required Score (ELP Required): 105; Recommended Score (ELP Satisfied): 120 or higher
IELTS: Minimum Required Score 6.5
Tuition
USD
43,146