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Master of Science in Global Health and Sustainable Development

Master of Science in Global Health and Sustainable Development

Build a broad, contemporary foundation of knowledge, skills, and abilities in global health

Prepare for global action

A united worldwide effort is underway to accelerate solutions to the world’s most complex and urgent global public health challenges.

The MS in Global Health and Sustainable Development program is designed for early to mid-careerists who would like a broad, contemporary foundation of knowledge, skills and abilities in global health. Graduates apply their expertise in varied roles that contribute to meeting global health goals that aim to improve health and wellbeing for people everywhere.

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The global action plan led by the World Health Organization and other leading health and development organizations includes strategies that emphasize effective, sustainable policies and programs that, in addition to health and well-being, also prioritize health equity and social justice as prerequisites for health and well-being for all. Our program supports these goals.

What you will do

Graduates complete the program well-positioned to assume roles that support values represented by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals priorities:

No poverty
Zero hunger
Good health and well-being
Quality education
Gender equality
Clean water and sanitation
Affordable and clean energy
Decent work and economic growth
Industry innovation and infrastructure
Reduced inequalities

Sustainable cities and communities
Responsible consumption and production
Climate action
Life below water
Life on land
Peace, justice and strong institutions
Partnerships that support these goals

The places you will go

Graduates may find positions in a wide variety of organizations including local, state and national agencies, nonprofit organizations, foundations, academic institutions, for-profit companies, contract research organizations, NGOs and IGOs, and others. They may serve as analysts, program coordinators, managers, technical specialists, program officers, and other roles.

Our curriculum

Our program and courses include attention to public health across low-, middle-, and high-income countries as well as the social, economic, political, and organizational conditions that comprise the environmental backdrop for health and well-being.

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Admissions

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Our graduate admissions coordinator, Cher Pearcy, is available to meet with you virtually or in-person. Contact Cher at chepearc@iu.edu.

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