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Global Health Program

The University of Vermont's online Micro-Certificate of Graduate Study in Global Health provides students with the opportunity to explore the global nature of health and disease, including the environment, infectious disease, and climate change.

Program Overview

This online program is designed for graduate students, health practitioners, public health professionals, researchers, and environmental professionals. It can be completed as a stand-alone program or as part of a Master's, MD, or PhD program.

Curriculum

The Micro-Certificate of Graduate Study in Global Health is a 9-credit, 3-course program consisting of 2 required courses and 1 elective course from a relevant elective course list.

• Required courses:
  • PH6110 Global Public Health
  • PH6160 Social Determinants of Health
• Students choose one course from topical electives
• Courses are taught by faculty experts from UVM's College of Medicine, the Vermont Department of Health, and experts trained at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• Individualized academic advising is available
• Courses are offered during Spring, Fall, Summer terms to ensure that students can fit the program into their work or academic schedule

Deadlines

• Fall 2025 Deadline: August 1
• Spring 2026 Deadline: December 5, 2025
• Summer 2026 Deadline: June 12, 2026
• Fall 2026 Deadline: July 31, 2026

Costs and Funding

Please refer to Certificates of Graduate Study on the Graduate Programs page of Student Financial Services for more information on costs and funding.

Program Format

The program is offered online, full-time, or part-time, and consists of 9 credit hours to graduate.

School or College

The Global Health program is offered through the Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont.

Area of Study

The program falls under the category of Health and Medicine.

Type of Degree

The program offers a Micro-Certificate of Graduate Study (mCGS) in Global Health.