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Master of Global Health and Population
- Cambridge, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Two-year SM in population and global health research.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Interpret health or clinical evidence related to Global Health and Population. Apply ethical reasoning
- Effective communication
- And safe professional decision-making appropriate to the qualification.
Career outcomes
- Population and global health research
- Policy analysis
- Health education
- International development
- Non-profit and private sectors
- Doctoral study
Curriculum
- School requirements include statistical methods
- Epidemiology methods and Foundations for Public Health
- With department requirements such as demographic methods
- Economics for health and development
- And foundations of global health and population
- Intermediate methods and a Master's Thesis.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor degree or equivalent (three- or four-year degree for international applicants)
- Transcripts
- Three letters of recommendation and statement of purpose
- GRE
- Writing sample and personal statement depend on the programme
- TOEFL iBT 5 (Speaking 4.5) or IELTS 7 (Speaking 6.5) unless the undergraduate degree was taught in English.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree or equivalent (for international applicants a three- or four-year degree from an institution of recognised standing).
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 5.5 on each section (100 overall and 25 per section on the old scale)
- IELTS Academic 7.5
- Duolingo 140
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results
- Personal Statement
- Recommendation Letters.
How to apply
- Check the programme page for requirements and the deadline
- Which varies by programme. Apply online in the GSAS Applicant Portal opens in September
- Fall admission only and pay the 105 USD fee by credit card
- Waivers are available. Upload transcripts
- Three recommendation letters
- Statement of purpose
- Proof of English proficiency
- a writing sample or GRE where the programme asks. Visa documents are not needed at application
- Admitted international students receive visa information later.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $60,216 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $155 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Boston (Longwood Medical Area) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health |
| Department | Department of Global Health and Population |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 80 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Applications closed
12 Jan 2026
Closed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $60,216 USD per year. The application fee is $155 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $35,966 USD.
Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 5.5 on each section (100 overall and 25 per section on the old scale), IELTS Academic 7.5, Duolingo 140.