Master of Health Sciences (MHSc) in Global Health Systems
Global Health Systems is a Master of Health Sciences (MHSc) program offered through the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry and the Faculty of Health Sciences at Western University.
The Global Health Systems (GHS) program is a one-year (three-term) master's degree consisting of eight (8) months of course work followed by a a Summer term spent in Uganda, where students complete a three‑week Field School followed by a two‑month internship.
Program graduates have continued their education in professional schools (medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, etc) OR obtained employment in the health sector associated with national, provincial, and regional government agencies, multinational research firms, and a host of public and private health care agencies.
The program provides incoming students with a curriculum focused on international health in low‑ and middle‑income countries, particularly in marginalized populations, while building skills in global health governance, business development, and leadership. Professors emphasize student participation and engagement in topics of infectious diseases, mental health, indigenous health, and diseases of poverty are highlighted alongside key components of health‑systems strengthening, public health practice, cultural considerations, and research ethics. A key feature is the 3‑week Field School in May and the subsequent 2‑month internship in Uganda with placements based on each student’s interests—both experiences enrich graduates’ readiness for global health careers.
Students are introduced to numerous career opportunities through interactions with international health organizations around the world and with
