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Master of Arts in Global Health and Society

Master of Arts in Global Health and Society

 

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Why UMiami?

Why UMiami?

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We are a member of the prestigious Associaion of American Universities (AAU) - the Gold Standard of American Highter Education - reflecting excellence in research, innovation, and global health scholarship.
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Engage in a global health education shaped by Miami’s role as a gateway to Latin America and the Caribbean, enabling cross-border collaboration and real-world impact.
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Our small student-to-faculty ration (11:1) provides personalized learning, deeper engagement, and close mentorship from faculty actively working in global and population health.
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Recognized as an R1 Research-Intensive University in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions, the University of Miami enables global health students to engage in real-world, interdisciplinary research projects.

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Where global health challenges meet real-world solutions.

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Shape the cities of our future starting today.

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One Year, One Degree

Finish your master’s degree in 12 months! With 31 credits and flexible start dates you can complete the program in one year.

Tuition Support Available

Eligible students are offered tuition support, ask our recruiters about your options!

No GRE Required

Don’t worry about an additional test, no GRE required for this application! View our application info for the necessary materials to apply.

Interdisciplinary Training

Our students have access to hands-on research and internship opportunities across public health, policy, medicine, and the social sciences - both on and off campus.

Collaborative Curriculum

Take courses across multiple colleges, gaining a diverse, real-world perspective on global health challenges.

Career-Ready Outcomes

Graduate prepared to lead in health policy, analysis, governmental organization, NGOs, and other impactful roles worldwide.

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Career in Global Health

Global Health professionals contribute to the promotion and sustainability of well-being through policy,
intervention, and research. Graduates of UM’s Global Health and Society program will be trained for
careers with government agencies (local, regional and federal), community-based and civil society
organizations, academic institutions and international development organizations in positions such as

  • Policy Analyst
  • Research Scientist
  • Grants Officer
  • Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
  • Health Education Outreach Coordinator
  • Disaster Response/Recovery Specialist
  • Health Scientist
  • Field Consultant
  • Global Health Advisor

Extensive Network of Internships

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Internships are available through a variety of municipal and nation-wide organizations

  • Florida Department of Health
  • International Rescue Committee
  • Make a Wish Foundation
  • Planned Parenthood
  • Fund for Global Health
  • ONE
  • Nichlaus Children’s Hospital
  • Healthy Start Florida
  • The Women’s Fund Miami-Dade
  • Teach for America
  • University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
  • Ronald McDonald House Charities
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Meet your Faculty

Courses are taught by expert faculty from both the College of Arts and Sciences and the Miller School of Medicine’s Department of Public Health Sciences, providing students with a rich, multidisciplinary perspective that bridges social, cultural, and medical dimensions of health.

Living in Miami

At the gateway to the Americas, Miami is a hub for global health innovation and impact. The city provides students with the perfect opportunity to explore health equity, cross-cultural challenges, and real-world solutions – from community health initiatives and policy innovation to disease prevention to urban health strategies.

Professional Pathways

Gain real-world experience through research projects and internships, supported by our long-standing partnerships with faculty and organizations and prepare to tackle complex global health challenges while launching a meaningful career.

Learn to solve complex health challenges – locally and globally.

Learn to solve complex health challenges – locally and globally.

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