Program Overview

Introduction to Yonsei University Graduate School of Public Health

Yonsei University Graduate School of Public Health was established in 1996 as the first graduate school of public health in Korea. The school aims to foster global leaders in the field of public health, equipped with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to improve health outcomes worldwide.

Academic Programs

The Graduate School of Public Health offers various academic programs, including:

• Master's degree programs in:
  • Healthcare Management
  • Health Policy
  • International Health
  • Epidemiology and Health Promotion
  • Health Information and Statistics
  • Industrial and Environmental Health
  • Health Promotion and Management
  • Global Health
• High-level courses, including:
  • Medical Management
  • Healthcare and Management

International Health Major

The International Health major is designed to produce global leaders in the field of international health, equipped with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to improve health outcomes worldwide. The major focuses on:

• International health policy and management
• Global health issues and trends
• Health systems and services in developing countries
• International health cooperation and development

Introduction to International Health

This course provides an introduction to the field of international health, covering topics such as:

• Global health issues and trends
• Health systems and services in developing countries
• International health cooperation and development
• Health policy and management in international health

International Health Policy

This course examines international health policy and its impact on global health outcomes, covering topics such as:

• Global health governance and international health law
• Health policy and management in international health
• International health cooperation and development
• Health systems and services in developing countries

International Health and Maternal and Child Health

This course explores the relationship between international health and maternal and child health, covering topics such as:

• Global trends and issues in maternal and child health
• Health systems and services for maternal and child health in developing countries
• International health cooperation and development for maternal and child health
• Health policy and management for maternal and child health

International Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Response

This course provides an overview of international humanitarian aid and disaster response, covering topics such as:

• Global trends and issues in humanitarian aid and disaster response
• Health systems and services in emergency situations
• International health cooperation and development for humanitarian aid and disaster response
• Health policy and management for humanitarian aid and disaster response

Research Areas

The Graduate School of Public Health is involved in various research areas, including:

• Global health issues and trends
• Health systems and services in developing countries
• International health cooperation and development
• Health policy and management in international health
• Maternal and child health
• Humanitarian aid and disaster response

Faculty

The faculty of the Graduate School of Public Health includes:

• Professors with expertise in international health, health policy, and health management
• Researchers with experience in global health issues and trends
• Practitioners with experience in health systems and services in developing countries

Curriculum

The curriculum of the Graduate School of Public Health includes:

• Core courses in international health, health policy, and health management
• Elective courses in specialized areas such as maternal and child health, humanitarian aid and disaster response, and global health issues and trends
• Research methods and thesis writing

Admission Criteria

The admission criteria for the Graduate School of Public Health include:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• English proficiency
• GRE or GMAT scores
• Letters of recommendation
• Personal statement

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for the Graduate School of Public Health vary depending on the program and student status.