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
Syllabus, valid from autumn 2026 Syllabus, valid autumn 2025 - autumn 2025
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 – Exchange studies
As a student in the Global Health or Public Health programmes, you have the opportunity to study abroad, usually during semester 3. The University of Gothenburg offers exchange opportunities through:
- University-wide agreements (IC), available to students from all faculties.
- Faculty agreements (SA – Sahlgrenska Academy), specifically related to your field of study
Most exchanges are course-based, but some agreements may also include internship opportunities. This will be specified in the agreement information.
University-wide agreements (IC)
University-wide agreements are managed by the International Centre (IC) and are open to all University of Gothenburg students.
Advantages
- Large number of partner universities worldwide
- Wide range of subjects and study areas
- Flexible course selection
Please note that you are responsible for identifying courses that can fit within your study programme.
👉 Available destinations and application instructions are published on the Student Portal.
Contact: exchangestudies@gu.se
Inspiration meeting about opportunities abroad September 30, 2026
Faculty Areements (SA – Sahlgrenska Academy)
Faculty agreements are connected to specific subject areas and may offer a more tailored exchange experience. Some agreements include funding opportunities, such as Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility (ICM). Detailed information about each agreement can be found in Mobility Online under "Information about agreement".
Available faculty agreements
| Partner university | Country | Who can apply | More information |
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| Fudan University | China | Master’s, PhD | Information about agreement |
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Application deadlines SA agreements
📅 1 February – for exchanges during the autumn semester
📅 1 October – for exchanges during the spring semester (thesis work through exchange agreements)
Selection criteria
For both university-wide agreements (IC) and faculty agreements (SA), the initial selection is made according to the Faculty's selection criteria.
👉 Read the selection criteria (PDF) Selection criteria Public Global Health 2025 2026.pdf
Study reports
Curious about other students' experiences? Read study reports from outgoing Sahlgrenska Academy students across all study programmes. Access is available using your UGOT student account. on this page.
Other international opportunities
In addition to exchange studies through university-wide and faculty agreements, students may also explore other international opportunities independently.
Study abroad independently
Students may apply directly to a university abroad as a fee-paying or visiting student. It is the student's responsibility to identify suitable study opportunities and ensure that the studies can be recognised within the degree programme.
👉 Read more about studying abroad independently: Study abroad on your own | Student Portal
Erasmus+ traineeships
Students may be eligible to apply for an Erasmus+ traineeship grant for an internship abroad. The traineeship must meet the programme's academic requirements and be approved by the programme.
👉 Read more about Erasmus+ traineeships: Erasmus Traineeship | Student Portal
Contact
Programme Director
Jesper Löve
+4631 786 6868
jesper.love@socmed.gu.se
Programme administration
Usva Salvi
+4631 786 6973
mgh@epso.gu.se
Study counsellor
Gabi Oesterling
+46 31 786 3074
gabi.oesterling@gu.se
International Coordinator (Exchange Studies - faculty agreements)
Evelina Nyström
