Global Health
Curriculum
Here are the course requirements for our master’s degree and our certificate.
Course requirements for the Master of Global Health and Innovation
| Subject | Course # | Course title | Credits | Type of course | Offered | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLBH | 60801 | Foundations in Population, Global and Underserved Health | 3 | Required | Fall | |
| GLBH | 60802 | Understanding Health Systems | 3 | Required | Fall | |
| GLBH | 60807 | Global Health Capstone I | 3 | Required | Fall | |
| BMS | 60521 | Academic & Professional Development | 1 | Required | Fall | |
| GLBH | 60803 | Principles in Digital Health Innovation | 3 | Required | Spring | |
| GLBH | 60804 | Introduction to Biomedical Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 3 | Required | Spring | |
| DATA | 60400 | Statistical Methodology in the Biomedical Sciences | 3 | Required | Spring | |
| BMS | 60522 | Essentials for Success in Medicine | 2 | Required | Spring | |
| GLBH | 60808 | Global Health Capstone 2 | 3 | Required | Spring | |
| Required Immersion Credits | ||||||
| GLBH | 60805 | Immersion in Global and Underserved Health | 6 | Required | Fall & Spring | |
| TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 30 | ||||||
Students who enroll in this 10-credit certificate will acquire practical knowledge and skills about health systems in low resource areas, cultural, social and environmental determinants of health care delivery and care seeking. This knowledge is not only applicable abroad, but is critical when caring for vulnerable, marginalized populations in the U.S. (i.e., refugee populations) and will help students to be become well rounded medical professionals.
| Subject | Course # | Course title | Credits | Type of course | Offered | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLBH | 60801 | Foundations in Population, Global & Underserved Health | 3 | Required | Fall | |
| GLBH | 60802 | Understanding Health Systems | 3 | Required | Fall | |
| GLBH | 60805 | Immersion in Global and Underserved Health | 4 | Required | Summer, Fall and Spring | |
| TOTAL CREDITS: 10 | ||||||
Course Descriptions
Course descriptions for the Global Health & Innovation program can be found in the current edition of the NEOMED Compass, the University Catalog and Student Handbook.
