Overview

Among the goals Global Studies - Global Public Health program at University of Virginia is increasing the knowledge about the causes and distribution of global health burdens and catalyzing innovative approaches for improving the health of populations and achieving health equity.

Knowledge and Skills

Students will explore fundamental global health burdens, determinants of health, and health measures from the perspective of different disciplines, including public health, anthropology, sociology, politics, history, and cultural studies.

Students will explore basic global and public health approaches to understanding the cultural beliefs, political and social arrangements, and economic conditions that provide the important context for understanding and addressing global health issues.

Students will be introduced to quantitative data analysis skills, including basic knowledge of research and evaluation methods, as well as qualitative analysis skills, including the capacity to undertake community-based research, public health interventions, and respectful community engagement.

Students will develop an appreciation of the roles of international institutions, for-profit and not-for-profit organizations, and global systems, including health systems and global networks that focus on particular diseases or conditions, such as HIV prevention and treatment, tuberculosis, or malnutrition and obesity.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Global History
Global Humanities
Global Cultures (Anthropology/Society)
Global Diagnostics (Quantitative)
Public Health Policy
Global Public Health: Challenges and Innovations

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Charlottesville, United States

Disciplines

Public Health International Development View 127 other Bachelors in International Development in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

University entry requirements

We strongly encourage all applicants whose first language is not English to participate in an English language assessment, regardless of their secondary school education.

Applicants may also submit the InitialView or Vericant evaluation. This is an opportunity to display your communication skills, reasoning abilities, and your enthusiasm for becoming a successful student at the University of Virginia.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

55436 USD / year

≈ 55436 USD / year
Out-of-State

55436 USD / year

≈ 55436 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

16258 USD / year

≈ 16258 USD / year

Living costs

Charlottesville

United States

990 - 1600 USD / 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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Scholarships Information

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