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Master of Global Health

Dates
September - July
Location
Faculty of Medicine, University of Barcelona
Tuition
12.600 Euros plus university taxes (academic year 2026-27)
Schedule
Full time
Timetable
9:00-13:30
Mode
Face-to-face
Language
English
Length
1 academic year
Credits
60 ECTS

Contribute to making health equity a reality

The ISGlobal-University of Barcelona (UB) Master of Global Health is a multi- and interdisciplinary UB-specific programme designed for students and professionals seeking to develop a career in health, from a global perspective. The programme offers the knowledge necessary to face current challenges in global health and prepares students to join organisations that work for health equity around the world.

ISGlobal-University of Barcelona is also a home institution of tropEd and candidates may choose to apply for the tropEd Master of Global Health programme.

Objectives

Upon successful completion of the programme students will be able to:

  • Analyse the factors that affect the health of the global population, with an emphasis on the most vulnerable groups
  • Evaluate the complex relationship between health and other areas, such as economics, politics, anthropology, and social and environmental sciences 
  • Design effective and sustainable solutions to address health equity in a globalised world

Opportunities

Designed for students and diverse backgrounds (health and life sciences, social sciences, law and economics, etc.) who want to develop a career in the field of global health in:

  • International organisations
  • NGOs
  • Ministries of health
  • Cooperation and development agencies
  • Public-private partnerships
  • Other stakeholders of the global health international community

The Master of Global Health is intended for professionals who wish to work in their field of study and does not offer access to PhD studies.

Organisation

The ISGlobal-University of Barcelona Master of Global Health is carried out in collaboration with academic institutions, research centres and NGOs in the health sector.

Our faculty come from diverse disciplines and have extensive experience working in global health with internationally recognised universities and research centres; public and private international organisations; NGOs and public-private partnerships, amongst others. Professors bring their real world experience, as professionals and leaders in the field, to our classrooms.

The first two modules of the Master's degree are also offered as an independent Diploma of Global Health Fundamentals.


Collaborators

University of Barcelona

MGH Partners

Given the circumstances surrounding the current COVID-19 pandemic, and in anticipation of any developments that may arise during the academic year, our team is committed to ensuring that our educational programmes can be successfully delivered in either face-to-face or distance formats, adapting to the context in which our students, faculty, and staff find themselves.