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Introduction

Expansion in global communication, travel and trade has increased the need for clinical and public health professionals who understand health issues that transcend national and continental borders. The Graduate Certificate in Global Health is designed to prepare students to meet the growing demand for international, interdisciplinary skills in areas such as disease and injury prevention, health care, and other health-related disciplines.

Applicants for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Global Health must be approved for admission by the certificate director, who shall notify the Graduate School in writing of the student’s admission.

Application Process

Following Graduate School deadlines, all application materials must be received at least one month before the semester you plan to begin your coursework. Students already enrolled in a graduate degree program may apply at any time.

Pre-approved Certificate courses that have already been completed may count towards the curriculum requirements. Requests to include these courses are made on the application.

Students must apply to the UK Graduate School. Graduate School application deadlines and forms may be obtained through their website at: http://gradschool.uky.edu/.

International students must have a minimum IELTS score of 6.5.

Admission to or award of a graduate certificate does not guarantee admission to a degree program in the same or any other discipline.

To Apply, go to the link below & follow the official process in ApplyYourself. Other requirements that must be attached for the certificate application:

  • Official transcripts are required for undergraduate and graduate work from universities other than the University of Kentucky. A GPA of 3.0 is required for admission
  • In your personal statement in the Graduate School application, please write an essay that addresses the following points. Please note that your essay length should not exceed 500 words: describe (a) your reason(s) for interest in the Graduate Certificate in Global Health, (b) your career goals in relation to Global Health and (c) the specific topic in Global Health in which you are most interested. Describe any work experience relevant to Global Health.

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Santo Domingo, Ecuador

Director of the Graduate Certificate in Global Health

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Dr. Ketrell McWhorter

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Global Health Academics Page

See the Graduate Certificate in Global Health on UK's Academic Exploration Tool.

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