Overview

Students are trained in research methods and modes of inquiry drawn from public health, public policy, economics, development studies, implementation science, and the social sciences, to prepare them to address health problems of global importance. Graduates are equipped for careers in academia, policy, and organizational leadership.

Features

The Global Health Sciences program from University of California, San Francisco is structured as a four-year degree. Students spend the first two years in residence at the UCSF Mission Bay campus engaged in coursework, research rotations, and teaching residencies.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

After completing the core curriculum and passing the qualifying examination, students spend the next two years focused on conducting their dissertation research and engaging in other research and professional growth activities under the guidance of research advisers and faculty mentors.

The UCSF Institute for Global Health Sciences (IGHS) was established in 2003 by Haile T. Debas to provide institutional leadership for global health at UCSF.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-26 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Health Sciences View 192 other PhDs in Health Sciences in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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

A minimum of a bachelor's degree (BA/BS) or the equivalent from an accredited institution is required.

To be eligible for admission, you must have at least a 3.0 (B) grade point average.

You may apply to only one graduate program per application cycle/year.

Upon completion of the application and receipt of the non-refundable application fee ($120 for US citizens and permanent residents, and $140 for international applicants), or – alternatively – once your request for an application fee waiver has been approved (US citizens and permanent residents only), an admission file is established by the Graduate Division.

Tuition Fee

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International

27366 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 27366 USD per year during 48 months.
National

27366 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 27366 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

12264 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12264 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for San Francisco

2206 - 4119 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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