Whether you're a freshman or a postdoc, UC has global health education and training opportunities to give you the knowledge, skills and experience you need to improve health both locally and globally. From degree programs at every level to individual courses and interest groups, the UC campuses have a wide variety of global health offerings. Be sure to check out UCGHI's signature online courses for all UC undergraduates.
UCGHI through UC Online offers an array of online global health courses open to all University of California students. The courses aim to connect UC students interested in global health and inspire them to explore and contribute to this growing discipline.
Featured Courses
Course |
Description |
Start Date |
PUBHLTH 1 This course introduces the major concepts and principles of public health and the determinants of health status in communities. |
9/26/24 |
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PBHLTH 2 This course presents case studies in various themes of public health practice to demonstrate how the principles of public health were established and continue to evolve. |
9/26/24 |
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| Introduction to Global Health | PUBHLTH 170 This course provides a foundational interdisciplinary understanding of global health issues and their importance to various societal goals, including poverty reduction, economic productivity, and peace promotion. |
9/26/24 |
| Foundations of Epidemiology | SPY 107V This course focuses on the: (1)distribution and determinants of disease and injury in populations, (2) practice of epidemiology as it relates to human populations, and (3) relationship of epidemiology to public health. |
9/26/24 |
Global Health Ethics
This course covers issues of scientific integrity and satisfies the requirements for training in public health ethics. It includes guidelines for responsible conduct of research, federal and international codes, administrative review and approval, conflict of interest, and privacy and safety of research participants. Learn more.