Master's programme in Global Health
Read more about Master's Programme in Global Health at gu.se.
Here you will find useful information about your studies at the Master's programme in Global Health.
Organised by
Institute of Medicine at the Sahlgrenska Academy
Student union
Sahlgrenska Academy Student Union (SAKS)
Syllabus
Programme overview
Interdisciplinarity and participating departments
In order for you to acquire a broad perspective and the tools needed to address complex global health challenges, the programme integrates theories and methods from four faculties and five departments:
- Institute of Medicine at Sahlgrenska Academy
- Department of Social Work at the Faculty of Social Science
- Department of Economics at the School of Business, Economics and Law
- Department of Literature, History of Ideas and Religion at the Faculty of Humanities
- School of Global Studies at the Faculty of Social Sciences
Course overview
You find more information about each course below. Course syllabi and literature lists can also be found at this page
Links to Canvas/course syllabi:
Semester 1
- MGH101 Global health challenges in an interdisciplinary context, 15 hec
- MGH102 Quantitative and qualitative methods 15 hec
Semester 2
- MGH201 Governing health and illness in a global perspective, 15 hec
- MGH202 Global health economics, 15 hec
Semester 3
- MGH311 Applied epidemiology and biostatistics, 7.5 hec
- MGH312 Applied qualitative methods in global health, 7.5 hec
- MGH302 Health promotion and disease prevention in at risk groups: strategies and methods, 15 hec
Semester 4
The programme is developed through a council and a collegium, where all participating departments and course coordinators are represented, together with the students.
Forms and documents
Please post forms to Administration MGH, Box 463, 40530 Göteborg
How to apply for a study break
You are always welcome to discuss your plans with the study counsellor before you submit an application. The study counsellor can also establish an individual study plan for you and is bound by professional silence.
Resumption of studies / Seat assignment
Review of grading decision
Information about credit transfer:
General information about credit transfer
Study abroad - Exchanges
The University of Gothenburg has exchange agreements with universities worldwide. Students in the international public or global health programmes can apply for course-based exchanges during the third semester. Please note that internships are not included in these agreements.
University-wide agreements
Managed by the International Centre (IC), these agreements are open to students from all faculties and cover a wide range of subject areas. Students are responsible for ensuring that relevant courses are available at the host institution before applying.
Faculty-specific agreements (Sahlgrenska Academy)
These are developed in collaboration with specific programmes and are only available to students enrolled in those programmes. Currently, there are no active faculty-specific agreements within the Master's Programme in Public/ Global Health.
Recorded Presentation Before you apply (in Swedish - 2022)
Studera utomlands 2025-2026 – Before you apply PPT presentation (in English) - 2024
Application periods
Application for Exchange Studies - 1 February l (deadline)
Selection criteria
Selection criteria Public Global Health 2025 2026.pdf
Study reports
Study reports from Sahlgrenska Academy outgoing students all study programs can be found on this page. You use your UGOT student account to get access.
Contact
Programme Director
Carl Bonander
carl.bonander@gu.se
Programme administration
Usva Salvi
mgh@epso.gu.se
Study counsellor
Gabi Oesterling
+46 31 786 3074
gabi.oesterling@gu.se
International Coordinator (Exchange Studies)
Evelina Nyström
+46 766 18 66 87
evelina.nystrom@sahlgrenska.gu.se