Overview

It is offered within the School of Medicine from Nazarbayev University and is open to Master's students of different scientific backgrounds as well as MD students with prior research experience. It gives graduates of the Master's programs the possibility to obtain an internationally recognized Ph.D. in the field of Global Health.

The School of Medicine is in a unique position to offer this program based on the experience of its faculty in Global Health issues as well as close links to international health organizations (WHO), national health authorities (Ministry of Health), and the hospitals and clinics in Astana city and particularly within UMC, as well as the other NU Schools departments and cluster of research centers. This program aims to bridge the gap between the production of knowledge and its application in Global health practice and policy.

Career opportunities in Global Health:

Universities and research institutions
Public health and health care organizations
Private companies
International institutions and non-government organizations.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Major GH problems
Health Policy and Systems Perspectives on GH: evidence and actors
GH into Action: design, implement, manage, and evaluate GH programs and initiatives
Methods in GH Research: generate hypotheses, and research objectives, propose appropriate methodologies
Advanced Methods in GH Research: develop scientific proposals, identify key findings, put results into context with scientific knowledge
Critical Appraisal of Scientific Literature: publications
NUSOM Seminar in Global Health: research projects presentations
Writing for biomedical sciences (PhDBS)
Electives (at NUSOM or from other NU Schools of Department

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-18 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-02-28 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Public Health

Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

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Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

An undergraduate degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent);
Master’s degree in a relevant discipline, or a terminal medical degree (MD or equivalent). During the application period final year students may submit official current transcript for consideration;
A Minimum CGPA of 3.00 out of 4.00 CGPA in applicant’s Master’s (or equivalent) degree;
Overall IELTS test score of 6.5 (with sub-scores no less than 6.0) or the equivalent TOEFL (except Home Edition) score as posted on the ETS website;
Candidates can be exempted from submitting the language proficiency test report if:
one of their earlier academic degrees was earned in a country with English as the language of official communication, academic instruction and daily life;
an undergraduate and/or graduate degree was earned in a program which was officially taught in English.
Relevant research interest and knowledge of research subject as demonstrated in a written Project proposal.

Tuition Fee

Living costs for Astana

151250 - 222349 KZT /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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