HEALTH POLICY & GLOBAL HEALTH
ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
The Master of Public Health (MPH) in Health Policy and Global Health prepares graduates to understand and address complex public health challenges through evidence-informed policy, effective health systems and global health approaches. The programme develops knowledge and skills in health policy, governance, epidemiology, leadership, diplomacy, ethics and health equity. Graduates are equipped to translate evidence into effective public health policies and programmes and contribute to improved population health.
GLOBAL LEARNING TRACKS
- Commonwealth University - Saint Lucia Track
- Commonwealth University - University of Memphis (UofM) Track
THE GROWING DEMAND FOR PUBLIC HEALTH LEADERSHIP
of global deaths are caused by non-communicable diseases.
projected healthcare-worker shortage by 2030.
additional climate-related deaths annually, 2030-2050.
of the world's population will live in urban areas by 2050.
WHERE YOUR MPH CAN TAKE YOU
Public health is among the fastest-growing fields, with opportunities across national and international government agencies, academic institutions, hospitals and health systems, global health organisations, NGOs and development agencies.
Career paths: Health Policy Analyst, Global Health Specialist, Public Health Consultant, Health Systems Specialist, Programme Manager and Health Diplomacy Specialist.
ABOUT THE LEARNING TRACKS
- Commonwealth University - Saint Lucia Track (All 42 Credits earned from CU)
- Commonwealth University - University of Memphis (UofM) Track (27 Credits through CU & 15 Credits through UofM)
HOW TO APPLY
- Completed the SOPHAS application for the Commonwealth University MPH programme
- Bachelor's degree in a health-related discipline from a recognised institution, with a minimum GPA of 3.0
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume
- Statement of Purpose (750-1,000 words) outlining academic background, public health interests and career goals
- Three (3) letters of recommendation
- World Education Services (WES) credential evaluation for international or foreign academic transcripts
- English language proficiency if the previous degree was not taught in English
MORE THAN A DEGREE.A GLOBAL ADVANTAGE.
CURRICULUM
CORE COURSES
15 CREDIT HOURS- Introduction to Public Health: History, Philosophy, Functions and Values
- Health Systems, Policy and Global Health Governance
- Introduction to Epidemiology
- Essentials of Biostatistics and Data Science
- Social, Behavioural and Structural Determinants of Population Health
- Fundamentals of Environmental Health Science
- Public Health Ethics and Data Governance
HEALTH POLICY & GLOBAL HEALTH CONCENTRATION
12 CREDIT HOURS- Public Health Law, Governance & AI Ethics
- Essentials of Epidemiology (EOE) - I
- Health Policy Analysis and Evidence-Informed Decision Making
- Leadership, Diplomacy and Global Health
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
6 CREDIT HOURS- Practicum
- Capstone Project
ELECTIVE COURSES
9 CREDIT HOURS- Nutritional Epidemiology and Population Health
- Qualitative Methods for Global Health
- Advanced Data Visualization and Decision Intelligence
- Health Economics and Financing
- Spatial Epidemiology, GIS and Geospatial Health Analytics
- Maternal and Child Health
- One Health, Planetary Health and Emerging Infectious Diseases
- Public Health Communications
- Implementation Science, Quality Improvement and Program Evaluation
FEE STRUCTURE
Total Cost: $5500
$3000 (Tuition) + $1500 (University Registration Fee) + $1000 (Online Resources)
Total Cost: $17500
$15000 (Tuition) + $1500 (University Registration Fee) + $1000 (Online Resources)