The University of Washington’s Department of Global Health Master of Public Health (MPH) program is one of the premier global health programs in the world. The MPH program typically spans two years, though students may complete the program in more or less time, depending on their individual circumstances.
The program offers a social justice lens and practical skills to use in global health settings. Students exit with core public health skills in research, analytic methods, proposal development, management, implementation science, health metrics and evaluation, and a deeper understanding of the social, economic, and political determinants of health. Our students have found success in a variety of career paths that include research and academia, ministries of health, and non-governmental organizations. Our students and alumni tell us these are some of reasons they choose the University of Washington:
- Openness and interdisciplinary approach to global health issues
- collaborative, cohort-based programming with 35-50 new students annually, including approximately 1/2 international students, all with diverse lived experiences
- accessible faculty with decades of experience in global health who combine teaching, research, and practice
- partnerships with organizations locally and around the world
