Global Health Program FAQ
The right global health degree depends on your career goals, preferred learning format, and the type of impact you want to make. Some students want to apply public health principles to improve health outcomes around the world, while others are interested in data science, research, or academic careers. Rollins School of Public Health offers a range of global health degree programs so you can choose the pathway that best aligns with your interests and professional goals.
A Master of Public Health (MPH) in Global Health is ideal for students who want to address complex health challenges affecting populations around the world. The program combines a broad foundation in public health with specialized training in global health, preparing graduates to design and evaluate health programs, address health disparities, strengthen health systems, and respond to emerging global health issues.
Rollins offers the MPH in Global Health in multiple formats to fit different schedules and career needs. Students can choose a 12-month accelerated MPH, a 15-month MPH that provides additional time for experiential learning, a traditional MPH, a 12-month online MPH, or an online part-time MPH designed for working professionals. Each option provides the same strong foundation in global health while offering flexibility in how you complete your degree.
Students interested in advanced quantitative training may choose the MSPH in Data Science in Global Health, which combines global health with data science, statistical analysis, and computational methods. This research-focused degree prepares graduates to analyze complex health data, evaluate interventions, and generate evidence to improve health outcomes worldwide. It is also a strong foundation for students considering doctoral study.
A PhD in Global Health and Development prepares students to conduct original research that advances scientific knowledge and informs global health policy and practice. A PhD in Nutrition and Health Sciences trains students to understand nutrition from the molecular to the population level. PhD students develop expertise in research design, quantitative and qualitative methods, implementation science, and interdisciplinary collaboration while addressing complex global health challenges. Graduates often pursue careers in academia, research institutions, government agencies, international organizations, and nongovernmental organizations.
Rollins offers global health programs at the master's and doctoral levels, with full-time, accelerated, and online learning options. Whether your goal is leading global health programs, using data to improve health outcomes, or conducting research that shapes policy and practice, Rollins offers a global health degree designed to help you build the knowledge, skills, and experience to make an impact.
Global health graduates are in demand across the U.S. and abroad for their skills in quantitative and qualitative research, program management, monitoring and evaluation, and advocacy. Alumni from Rollins work at nonprofits like The Task Force for Global Health and CARE, health care organizations like Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, and consulting firms like Guidehouse. Common job titles include public health advisor, WASH program officer, global health consultant, health educator, and health program specialist.