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The Master in Global Health Policy (MGHP) is a full-time, two-year degree program offered by the College of Public Policy (CPP) at HBKU. The program connects national health system contexts with international or global challenges in health policy.
The interdisciplinary program introduces students to a wide range of skills, practices, theoretical approaches, and frameworks across disciplines, including health policy and politics, public policy, public health, development studies, and ethics.
The program introduces students to theoretical concepts and analytical approaches to interrogating contemporary challenges in health policy and the opportunity to gain real-world practical experience by working closely with industry partners and international health organizations during their studies.
The MGHP program draws from multiple fields of study:
- Economics
- Policy Analysis
- Public Health
- Psychology
- Research Methodology
- Sociology
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Data Science
A 36 credits program taught in English over two years that includes:
- 6 Core courses (18 credits)
Course Name Foundations of Global Health Global Health Economics & Financing Health Systems in the Global South Data, AI, and Methods in Contemporary Health Policy Health Policy in Crises & Emergency Settings Global Health Advocacy, Diplomacy, and Leadership - Choice of 4 elective courses (12 credits)
Course Name Designing and Implementing Health Policy Global Health and Ecological Resilience Health Policy Social Policy Analysis Healthcare Law Interactive Design for Healthcare Healthcare Information Systems Introduction to Public Health Healthcare and Public Health Rotation
Applicants seeking admission to the Master in Global Health Policy should have a bachelor’s degree with a strong academic record (minimum 3.0 GPA out of 4.0) from a recognized university. Applicants from diverse academic backgrounds are welcome to apply, with preference given to those with experience in healthcare, public health, or policy-related fields. Applicants are required to submit an IELTS score of 6.5 or a TOEFL score of 79 to demonstrate their proficiency in English. Further details about the language proficiency requirement and the process to seek exemption (where this is an option) are available on the website.
Tuition Fees
| Program | Master in Global Health Policy |
|---|---|
| Total Program Tuition Fees |
QAR 90,000 |
| Tuition Fees per Credit Hour |
QAR 2,500 |
| Total Program Credit Hours |
36 |
| Program Duration |
2 years |