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Master of Global Health Systems

Western University

  • London, Canada
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

Master of Health Sciences in Global Health Systems is a full-time course-based programme offered through Global Health Systems, lasting 3 terms (about 12 months) of full-time study.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (Up to 3 years (master's programmes of at least 8 months get 3 years, since 2024-02-15) (Post-Graduation Work Permit; one-time; programme of at least 8 months, full-time, at a PGWP-eligible DLI; language CLB/NCLC 7; no field-of-study requirement; apply within 180 days of completion)): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

Career outcomes

  • Global health professions
  • International and global health organisations

Curriculum

  • Course-based programme of 3 terms (about 12 months) of full-time study. Students complete graduate coursework. Eight months of coursework (September to April) are followed by a two-week Uganda field school and an eight-week internship with partner organisations. Individual course titles are not listed on the programme page.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Applicants must possess a four-year degree from a recognized university or college and have at least a 75% average across courses taken in the last two full-time years of the undergraduate degree. Equivalent qualifications may be considered based on the standards of the discipline or profession.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree from a recognized institution comparable to a four-year Canadian bachelor's degree (some three-year degrees may not qualify), Program-specific requirements, References, Statement and CV

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 4.5
  • Duolingo 115

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
  • Referee contact details
  • Evidence of English proficiency if applicable
  • Program-specific supplementary documents if required

How to apply

  1. Check the program page for requirements and the international deadline. Create an applicant account and apply online; the application fee is 185 CAD
  2. non-refundable (some programs charge differently). Upload transcripts from every post-secondary institution (unofficial copies are enough to apply; English translation if needed)
  3. enter referee emails and add program documents such as CV
  4. statement or writing samples. SGPS does a preliminary check
  5. then the program decides. Accept the offer in Student Center by the date in the offer letter and send official transcripts to gradapps@uwo.ca.

Other costs

Tuition per year$61,322 CAD
Application fee$185 CAD
Deposit$84,770 CAD

Program details

CampusLondon (main campus)
Faculty or schoolSchulich School of Medicine & Dentistry
DepartmentGlobal Health Systems
Teaching languageEnglish
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Study pace_
Post-study stayUp to 3 years (master's programmes of at least 8 months get 3 years, since 2024-02-15) (Post-Graduation Work Permit; one-time; programme of at least 8 months, full-time, at a PGWP-eligible DLI; language CLB/NCLC 7; no field-of-study requirement; apply within 180 days of completion)
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.