tropEd Master of Global Health

Learn from a network of leading institutions in Global Health and improve health for people around the world...

Like the Master of Global Health programme, the tropEd Master of Global Health is a interdisciplinary University of Barcelona-specific programme that will allow you to acquire the knowledge and develop the skills and capacities you need to tackle current global health challenges.

Candidates for the tropEd Master of Global Health have the opportunity to experience a wide range of research and study environments and to select Advanced Topics courses from a list of more than 100 options when they enroll in tropEd accredited courses at other member institutions. In addition, candidates are invited to participate in special tropEd student activities and events.

Graduates who have successfully completed tropEd Master’s degree requirements and have at least one year of relevant professional experience (see guidelines) can additionally apply for the tropEd recognition.

Objectives

By the end of the programme you will be able to: 

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

Opportunities

Designed for students and professionals from 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
• Academic institutions
• Other stakeholders of the global health international community

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

Organisation

The ISGlobal-University of Barcelona tropEd 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, research centres and public-private partnerships. Professors bring their real world experience as professionals and leaders in the field, to our classrooms. 

Collaborators