OpenFieldMaster of Science (M.S.) in Global Health and Pandemic Preparedness
Three-semester graduate degree combining epidemiology, international health law, antimicrobial resistance, and an embedded ten-week scholarly field research module in Africa, Asia, or Latin America.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor's degree in public health, biological sciences, or social sciences with minimum 3.3 GPA
- English language proficiency
- TOEFL 100+ or IELTS 7.5+
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Statement detailing interest in international disease surveillance, vaccine equity, or health policy
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Global Health Leaders Fellowship (USD $15,000–$25,000 tuition grant) + WHO/PAHO field research practicum
- Application fee
- USD $90
- Tuition / joining costs
- USD $55,000 full program
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027 (Fall 2027 intake)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Georgetown University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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