Global Health York University

Overview

Global Health at York University combines scientific, social and policy perspectives to prepare students to respond to global health challenges. The Global Health curriculum balances anatomy and physiology with studies of determinants, governance, law and ethics, giving learners tools to analyse pandemics, climate impacts and chronic disease across populations. Students gain theoretical grounding alongside opportunities for practical enquiry and applied practice.

Why Global Health at York University?

York's Global Health programme is presented as Canada's first undergraduate degree of its kind, offering a distinctive multidisciplinary focus that links health sciences with policy, law and environmental studies. The Faculty of Health positions students within a close‑knit learning community where small class sizes and personalised faculty support are emphasised.

Teaching integrates classroom work with experiential components: practicums, case studies, simulations and options for co‑op or internship. Global learning and summer abroad opportunities are highlighted for students seeking international exposure. The Specialised Honours pathway lets senior students undertake a practice‑based or research practicum in Toronto or overseas, applying skills to real‑world contexts.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: CAD 41526 per year
• National fee: CAD 8536 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

Selected modules reflect the programme's blend of biological, social and policy content. Modules are drawn from the programme's published course examples and simplified to core subject names.

• Anatomy and Physiology for Human Health
• Global Health Policy: Power and Politics
• Chronic Diseases and Care
• Determinants of Health: Local to Global
• Epidemiology and Global Health
• Promoting Global Health
• Health and Human Rights
• Global Health Governance and Leadership

Careers with Global Health

The programme outlines a range of graduate destinations that reflect its multidisciplinary training. Many roles require further postgraduate or professional study; the degree builds transferable skills such as critical analysis, project management and statistical reasoning that support progression to these careers.