University of Alabama at Birmingham (US)

The UAB Master of Science in Global Health (MS in Global Health) is uniquely offered jointly by both the UAB Heersink School of Medicine and the UAB School of Public Health. This program connects students with cutting-edge global health research and practice through the collaborations amongst the Sparkman Center for Global Health, the Mary Heersink Institute for Global Health, Global Health Consortium and international partners. UAB’s MS in Global Health has an emphasis on health equity and utilizes the distinct vantage point of Alabama’s history steeped in the U.S. Civil Rights Movement.

Related specialisations

In spring term, UAB offers three specializations in its fields of expertise. All students from the partner institutions have the option to participate in one of these specializations. Our related specializations are as follows:

Global SurgeryMaternal Child HealthGlobal Health Partnerships & Development
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Program Highlights

  • Learner-centric degree program with a highly experienced faculty with an expansive global health network including the Mary Heersink Institute for Global Health, Sparkman Center for Global Health, and international partners.
  • A broad spectrum of elective course offerings on maternal child health, international partnerships and policy, and global surgery.
  • Connects students with cutting-edge global health research and practice.
  • Unique student vantage point of health equity with Alabama’s history steeped in the Civil Rights Movement.
Sparkman Center for Global HealthMary Heersink Institute for Global Health

Staff of University of Alabama

Dr. Matthew Heimann
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Dr. Anna Helova
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Dr. Meghan Hofto
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Dr. Meredith Gartin
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Dr. Martina Gonzalez Gomez
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Dr. James Johnson
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Dr. Bekhumusa Lukhele
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Dr. Gregory Pavela
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Dr. Alan Tita
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Dr. Cynthia Ye
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