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Graduate Certificate in Global Health Research
This graduate certificate focuses on research skills for those working in or hoping to work in global health in public, non-profit, and private organizations. While other graduate certificates in global health provide a broad introduction to the highly interdisciplinary field, the courses in this certificate focus on practical skills of research and grant writing, along with the larger ethical questions that should shape mission-driven work on global health equity and access.
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STACKABLE CERTIFICATE
Complete this four-course certificate and apply your credit to Northwestern’s MS in Global Health program. See below for details about applying credit.
Build Skills for Career Success in Global Health Research
After successful completion of the Global Health Research certificate, students will be able to:
- Contribute to the improvement of health outcomes and systems within low and middle-income countries
- Evaluate and measure health outcomes
- Secure funding for global health initiatives and implement global health business practices
- Evaluate and navigate the cultural and ethical considerations inherent in global health contexts
- Demonstrate cultural humility through respectful engagement with diverse stakeholders and communities to address complex global heath challenges
Global Health Research Curriculum
Students are required to complete the following four courses to earn the certificate:
- MSGH 408-DL Epidemiology and Biostatistics
- MSGH 410-DL Research Methods
- MSGH 419-DL Global Bioethics
- MSGH 427-DL Grant Writing and Fundraising
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A variety of factors are considered when your application is reviewed. Background and experience vary from student to student. For a complete list of requirements, see the Graduate Certificate Admission page.
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Tuition for Northwestern graduate certificates is comparable to similar U.S. programs. Complete details can be found on the tuition page for this program.
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Applying Credit to the MS in Global Health program
Students that are interested in the option of applying their credit to Northwestern's MS in Global Health program must submit an online application and submit all required application materials.
Students that elect to apply to a master's program before completing a graduate certificate will be able to count completed courses toward the applicable master's degree, but there will be no certificate conferred.
If you are interested in exploring this option, please contact the SPS graduate advising team for information on how to pursue a master's degree at SPS.