Master of Arts [M.A] [Global Health] From Arizona State University

Academic Eligibility:

• Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned, from a regionally accredited institution, a bachelor's or master's degree in the social or life sciences (i.e., anthropology, sociology, gender studies, geography, political science, or public health or related fields (i.e., nutrition, human biology).
• Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00= "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00= "A") in an applicable master's degree program.

Indian Student Eligibility:

• The minimum requirements are an overall average of 60% in each year, as well as in all prerequisite subjects.
• Subjects must include mathematics, chemistry, and physics in Class 11 and 12.
• GPA of 3.0/4.0 [B Grade].

English Language proficiency:

• Applicants from India, China, Vietnam, Philippines, and Pakistan should note that IELTS is the only proficiency score accepted by the Study Direct Stream (SDS) program.
• Meeting the minimum English requirements does not guarantee admission. Students with higher English proficiency scores will receive priority in the admission assessment process.
• Not all students will qualify for EAP-3106 in place of the required IELTS or TOEFL test scores.

Submission of GRE scores is not compulsory for this program, however, it is recommended to submit a minimum 292 score for a better chance of admission.

The major supports the goals of those pursuing careers in academic research, teaching and health services. Sample employment venues include:

• departments of health
• government agencies
• international agencies (World Health Organization, Center for Disease Control, Global Health Council, World Bank, Inter-American Development Bank)
• nongovernmental organizations
• private sector
• universities

The degree program also provides a broad intellectual base for those who plan advanced specialist health training in fields such as:

• dentistry
• medicine
• nursing
• pharmacy