The Master of Medical Sciences in Global Health Delivery program is designed for mid-career professionals who have experience in global health settings. Many applicants have a clinical degree (e.g., medicine, nursing), but a clinical degree is not required to enter the program. The prerequisites are an undergraduate degree and two or more years of health care delivery experience in a resource-limited setting. That experience can include patient care or non-clinical experience such as program management.
Choosing to pursue a master's program is a very personal decision. We advise prospective students to consult with their current mentors and advisors for advice and feedback. You may also consider the following:
Your experience - do you have two or more years of experience in health care delivery in a resource-limited setting? The experience could include managing a health care delivery program or delivering social services in such a program. A resource-limited setting can be anywhere in the world.
Your research focus - what research project would you undertake within the MMSc-GHD? All MMSc-GHD students must complete a research project in health care delivery in a resource-limited setting. The resulting thesis is of publishing caliber.
Your future career - what are your career goals? The MMSc-GHD aims to assist those who seek leadership positions in global health delivery in resource-limited settings. These positions may have a research element to them, involve clinical, research, and/or management, or be purely leadership roles.
The admissions committee considers how well an applicant's experience, research interests, and future plans match the purpose of the program.
