Global health is an inherently interdisciplinary field exploring the major health problems, interventions, and policies impacting today’s world. The Department of Global Health therefore offers a wide assortment of coursework, all of which emphasizes the multidimensional character of human health.  We strive to provide students with robust analytical, intellectual, critical thinking, and practical skill sets through which to challenge health problems, preparing our students to be the next generation of leaders in the field.


The following schedule reflects Department of Global Health course offerings for the 2024-25 academic year and is subject to change. For the most up-to-date scheduling information, please check the UW Time Schedule for the current quarter schedule. 

Courses that are 100 to 400 level are for undergraduate students. Courses 500 and above are for graduate students.

If you have any questions about these courses, please contact ghcourse@uw.edu.

Last updated: April 17, 2025

G H 101 / GEOG 180 / JSIS B 180 Introduction to Global Health: Disparities, Determinants, Policies, and Outcomes (5 cr) John-Stewart (Online Asynchronous only)
G H 201 Multidisciplinary Perspectives in Global Health (1 cr) Daniel-Ulloa
G H 399 Global Health Study Abroad (1-5 cr, max. 15) DGH Faculty
G H 401 Core Topics in Global Health (1/3 cr) Mukasa
G H 454 / BIOEN 454 Bioengineering Solutions to Improve the Health of Families Worldwide (1 cr) Woodrow
G H 456 Global Mental Health (3 cr) Nguyen | Bentley
G H/PABIO 499 Undergraduate Research (1-5 cr, max. 15) DGH Faculty
G H 501 Core Topics in Global Health (1 cr) Mukasa
G H 511 Problems in Global Health (3-4 cr) Yunusa | Slyker
G H 513 Comparative Health Systems (3 cr) Su
G H 521 Leadership Development in Global Health (3 cr) Yamamoto
G H 532 / EPI 586 Responsible Conduct of Research: Global and Local (3 cr) Farquhar | Drake | short course - early fall start (meets Sept 4-17, 2024)
G H 535 / HMS 535 / HSERV 526 Advanced Methods for Global Health I (4) Weiner | Mukumbang
G H 554 / BIOEN 554 Bioengineering Solutions to Improve the Health of Families Worldwide (1-2 cr) Woodrow
G H 556 Global Mental Health (3 cr) Nguyen | Bentley
G H 566 / PABIO 551 Biochemistry and Genetics of Pathogens and Their Hosts (4 cr) McGuire | Sather
G H 576 Health in Complex Humanitarian Emergencies (2 cr) Townes | short course – early fall start (meets Sept 9-13, 2024)
G H 590 Special Topics – Advanced TB Research Training (1 cr) Drain | short course (offered online, synchronous, meets Sept 9-13, 2024)
G H/PABIO 600 Independent Study or Research (variable credit) DGH Faculty

G H 101 / GEOG 180 / JSIS B 180 Introduction to Global Health: Disparities, Determinants, Policies & Outcomes (5 cr) Faubion (online only)
G H / ENV H 220 Global Environmental Change & Public Health (3 cr) Ebi
G H 305 Global Health & Justice (3 cr) Brentlinger | Mucha
G H 399 Global Health Study Abroad (1-5 cr, max. 15) DGH Faculty
G H 402 Current Research & Programs in Global Health (1/3 cr) McGrath
G H 418 Understanding & Managing the Health Risks of Climate Change (3 cr) Ebi
G H 419 / B H 488 Global Perspectives in Bioethics (3 cr) Jecker
G H / HSERV 482 The Health of Populations (4 cr) Bezruchka | Drain
G H/PABIO 499 Undergraduate Research (1-5 cr max. 15) DGH Faculty
G H 502 Current Research & Programs in Global Health (1 cr) McGrath
G H 518 Understanding & Managing the Health Risks of Climate Change (3 cr) Ebi
G H 519 / B H 588 Global Perspectives in Bioethics (3 cr) Jecker
G H 522 Project Management in Global Health (3 cr) Shumays (online only)
G H 536 / HMS 536 / BIOST 528 / EPI 553 Advanced Methods in Global Health II (4 cr) Reiner
G H 539 Analyzing Qualitative Data (3 cr) Beima-Sofie
G H 543 / PHARM 581 Global Health Pharmacy: Medicines, Practice & Policy (2 cr) Stergachis | Ortblad
G H / HSERV 544 Maternal & Child Health in Low & Middle Income Countries (3 cr) Denno
G H 590 Special Topics – Pandemic Preparedness (3 cr) Wasserheit | Meisner
G H/PABIO 600 Independent Study or Research (variable credit) DGH Faculty

 

 

G H 101 / GEOG 180 / JSIS B 180 Introduction to Global Health: Disparities, Determinants, Policies & Outcomes (5 cr) Pfeiffer | Mukasa
G H 210 Confronting Global Diseases: Introductory Biologic Principles & Context (3 cr) Polyak | Ojo
G H 307 Introduction to Implementation Science for Global Health (5 cr) O'Malley | Wagner
G H / ECON 345 Global Health Economics (5 cr) Levin
G H 399 Global Health Study Abroad (1-5 cr, max. 15) DGH Faculty
G H / HSERV 415 War & Health (4 cr) Hagopian | Kanter
G H 446 Global Perspectives on Reproductive Health (3 cr) Drake | Harrington
G H 458 Global Violence & Health (3 cr) Yunusa
G H/PABIO 499 Undergraduate Research (1-5 cr max. 15) DGH Faculty
G H / HSERV 515 War & Health (4 cr) Hagopian | Kanter
G H 517 / LAW H 506 International Bioethics, Social Justice & Health Seminar (1 cr) Mucha
G H 523 Policy Development & Advocacy for Global Health (3 cr) Lane (online only)
G H 531 Monitoring & Evaluation of Global Health Programs (3 cr) Feldacker | Ghee
G H 537 / HMS 537 / BIOST 525 / EPI 556 Advanced Methods of Global Health III (4 cr) Wagenaar
G H 538 Advanced Qualitative Research Design & Methods in Global Health (3 cr) Pfeiffer
G H 541 Fundamentals of Implementation Science in Global Health (4/5 cr) Wasserheit | Masyuko
G H 542 Introduction to Economic Evaluation for Global Health (2 cr) Sharma
G H 546 Global Perspectives on Reproductive Health (3 cr) Drake | Harrington
G H / LAB M 549 Global Laboratory Systems (1 cr) Soge
G H 558 Global Violence and Health (3 cr) Yunusa
G H / MED 561 Tropical Medicine (1 cr)  Buckner | Cohen
G H 562 / EPI 530 / MED 530 AIDS: A Multidisciplinary Approach (2 cr) Farquhar
G H 563 / EPI 549 HIV/STI Prevention Research Methods (3 cr) Mugwanya | Mukumbang
G H 590 Special Topics – Exemplars of Global Health Justice (2 cr) Gloyd
G H/PABIO 600 Independent Study or Research (variable credit) DGH Faculty

G H 399 Global Health Study Abroad (1-5 cr, max. 15) DGH Faculty
G H 499 Undergraduate Research (1-5 cr, max. 15) DGH Faculty
G H 560 Principles of STD/HIV Research (2 cr) Khosropour | Pintye
G H 600 Independent Study or Research (variable credit) DGH Faculty