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Overview

The Master of Global Health is an 20-month interdisciplinary professional program that equips students with the knowledge base, business skills, and experience to meet the workplace demands of an increasingly globalized world. As western Canada’s only standalone professional global health graduate program, the MGH’s innovative delivery format allows you to study while continuing to build your career. Our unique curriculum combines the expertise of UBC global health faculty members with evolving thematic pillars designed to address the most relevant and pressing global health needs around the world.

What makes the program unique?

  • Learn from expert global health faculty at one of the top universities in the world
  • Flexible/accessible delivery format 
  • Experience global health in the real world
  • Develop in-demand practical skills in an increasingly globalized world
  • Access an innovative curriculum with evolving thematic foci
  • Expand your professional and academic network

See what UBC students and alumni had to say about the MGH program!

“Although many health initiatives are run at a local level, health concerns are increasingly global in scale. It makes sense for people to be trained to address these issues who have foundations in understanding the impacts of colonization, health policy, international relations.”

“Future of healthcare requires global thinking. If BC is to produce leaders in this field, it needs local training programs. The UBC SPPH is well-suited to providing this kind of education.”

“… [the program] allows students to broaden their knowledge of global health using a qualitative research lens, looking at issues of inequity, socioeconomic barriers etc. Given the current social and environmental climate, I see it as a highly desirable program.”

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Master of Global Health Info Session

Online
Tuesday, 7 October 2025 12:00 – 1:00 pm

Ready to advance your career and expand your impact in global health? The UBC Master of Global Health is an interdisciplinary professional program designed to equip you with the knowledge and professional skills to tackle today’s most pressing global health challenges and meet the workplace demands of an increasingly globalized world. Whether you're passionate about health equity, policy, implementation, or innovation, this program will prepare you to contribute in ways that are both locally relevant and globally impactful. Starts September 2026 – limited spots available! Want to learn more: Join the virtual info session and get your questions answered Tuesday, October 7th 12:00 – 1:00PM PST Register here: bit.ly/MGH-info Program highlights: 20 months | The only professional global health program in Western Canada | Innovative curriculum: unique curricular themes that reflect the most relevant global health challenges of today’s world | Flexible: join most core courses either in-person or online | Practical: apply your knowledge in a 3-month practicum | Impactful: prepares you to connect global insights to local action What to expect at the info session: program presentation, eligibility requirements, Q&A with the MGH program team 

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MGH Info Session

Online
Wednesday, 22 October 2025 4:30 – 5:30 pm

Ready to advance your career and expand your impact in global health? The UBC Master of Global Health is an interdisciplinary professional program designed to equip you with the knowledge and professional skills to tackle today’s most pressing global health challenges and meet the workplace demands of an increasingly globalized world. Whether you're passionate about health equity, policy, implementation, or innovation, this program will prepare you to contribute in ways that are both locally relevant and globally impactful. Starts September 2026 – limited spots available! Want to learn more: Join the virtual info session and get your questions answered Wednesday, October 22nd 4:30 - 5:30PM PST Register here: bit.ly/MGH-info Program highlights: 20 months | The only professional global health program in Western Canada | Innovative curriculum: unique curricular themes that reflect the most relevant global health challenges of today’s world | Flexible: join most core courses either in-person or online | Practical: apply your knowledge in a 3-month practicum | Impactful: prepares you to connect global insights to local action What to expect at the info session: program presentation, eligibility requirements, Q&A with the MGH program team.

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