Master of Science in Global Health Delivery – MGHD – University of Global Health Equity

Master of Science in Global Health Delivery – MGHD

The Master of Science in Global Health Delivery (MGHD) is UGHE’s flagship academic program. Modeled after a similar program at Harvard Medical School, the MGHD provides a one-of-a-kind learning experience fundamentally rooted in the principles of global health, One Health, epidemiology, global health policy, management, health finance, and leadership.

Overview

The Master of Science in Global Health Delivery (MGHD) provides training critical to continue improving the health of people in Rwanda and in all nations. It will involve cross-disciplinary training to help MGHD candidates understand both the technical and social context in which the answers to global health problems can be approached. The program will serve to prepare specialized leaders with a broad base of knowledge and skills directed towards improving health of populations through effective health care delivery. The program’s graduates will help solve some of the pressing health problems in Rwanda, the region and beyond.

This program emphasizes transnational health issues and the various strategies required to tackle these, including disease surveillance, health systems management, and individual and population-based interventions. Students will acquire the diverse skill set and management training needed to successfully empower teams and respond to the complex health challenges of our world.

The MGHD program prepares students to serve in health care delivery settings across the globe by:

Prioritizing hands-on and practical field experience.

Lessons are disseminated through problem-based and experiential learning, and incorporate case studies, group work, and field visits. Students gain experience in evidence-based management and delivery through the Practicum, which fosters professional development and career networking, and equips them with effective problem-solving skills.

Focusing on “systems” rather than symptoms.

Addressing the critical social and systemic forces causing inequities and inefficiencies in health care delivery requires a comprehensive understanding of effective delivery systems. Knowledge of the broader social, political, and environmental factors that matter for health pushes students to look at the bigger picture.

Emphasizing leadership and management.

While many health education programs see these skills as an “add-on,” UGHE believes training in leadership and management is essential to developing a generation of bold leaders who push for large-scale change in health systems. Students also receive individual mentorship throughout the MGHD program.

MGHD Program Options

UGHE’s Master of Science in Global Health Delivery (MGHD) is an 18-month (3 Semesters), full-time learning program designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge to drive sustainable health system improvements globally. Students should choose from the following five options (Credits: 180 credits) to add specificity and personalized instructions to their studies as they earn their MGHD:

One Health

Global Surgery

Health Management

Social and Community Medicine

Gender, Sexual and Reproductive Health

Delivery Mode

1. First Semester (August – December, annually) - Delivered online

All students, regardless of their chosen option are required to complete core modules totalling 70 credits.

Module Code	Module title	Credits
PGH9111	Principles of Global Health Equity	10
PGH9112	Principles of Health Management	5
PGH9113	Principles of One Health	5
PGH9114	Principles of Gender Equity	5
PGH9115	Principles of Global Surgical Care	5
RES9111	Fundamentals of research	5
RES9112	Quantitative research I	5
RES9121	Quantitative research II	5
RES9113	Qualitative research I	5
RES9122	Qualitative research II	5
RES9114	Monitoring & Evaluation	5
PPE9115	Health Policy & Political Economy	10
Total Credits		70

2. a. Second and Third Semesters (January – December, annually), For the following MGHD Options:

Global Surgery

Health Management

One Health

Social and Community Medicine

These options are offered in a blended format: the first semester (August–December) is delivered online, while the second and third semesters (January–December) requires in-person convening in Rwanda at UGHE’s Butaro Campus located in the Northern Province.

During these semesters, students complete option-specific modules, including Practicum.

2. b. Second and Third Semesters (January – December, annually), For Only the Gender, Sexual, and Reproductive Health Option

This option is offered entirely online, with no in-person convening in Rwanda and is NOT eligible for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program.

During these semesters, students complete option-specific modules, including Practicum.

Admissions for UGHE Scholarships

Admissions for Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program

Partnerships

Since inauguration, the MGHD has been collaborating with various education institutions and Health Organizations

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