Congratulations on your admission to Duke University's Master of Science in Global Health (MS-GH) program! Your many successes, both academically and personally, have earned you a place among the world’s best students. Take this moment to celebrate all you’ve accomplished and the hard work that got you here.
We know you have a lot of questions and we'll work hard to make the process as smooth as possible. Below, we’ve collected information to prepare admitted students for their journey to Duke.
Your DGHI academic advisor will be in touch over the summer to help you navigate the process of arriving to Duke, including class registration and orientation schedules.
Admitted Students Virtual Events
We held several virtual events with Duke Master of Science in Global Health faculty and current students to help you learn more about our program and living/learning in Durham, NC. Recordings of these events are available below.
- A Conversation with Admitted Students: faculty involved with our program as teachers and mentors provide an overview of our approach to global health education at Duke. Watch recording
- A Conversation with Current MS-GH Students: On Friday, March 22 and Tuesday, March 26, first- and second-year students will share their experiences in the program and living/learning in Durham, NC. Register for a session (or both) at the links below!
Explore Duke and Durham
We want you to have the opportunity to experience our beautiful campus and city before making the journey here! Browse through the virtual tours and resources below.
More ways to learn about Duke and Durham
If you'd rather visit Duke's beautiful campus for yourself, we'd be excited to show you around. Contact us below or reach out directly to your admissions ambassador to set up a visit.
Jonathan Kennedy MS'25 takes us along...
Student Resource Guide
We've assembled a variety of links to resources that will help you get to know and navigate Durham and Duke University. This guide includes links to information such as transportation, grocery stores/restaurants, entertainment, academic resources, housing and more!
What Do MS-GH Students Research?
Working with a mentor to develop and conduct an original research project or practice-based internship is a hallmark of the Duke MS-GH program. Each year, our students take on projects in a wide range of global health-related topics. Browse this list of project topics to get an idea of what our students have accomplished this year.
Or browse through our students' virtual project pages from the 2023 Student Research Showcase event.
Global Health Courses
You'll experience a wide range of interesting classes here at DGHI and Duke. Below you can read through some course testimonials and get a sneak preview of one of the required courses, Global Health Research – Design and Practice, from professor Eric Green.
Eric Green, associate professor of...
Global Health Electives
DGHI also has a wide range of pre-approved electives for our students to take. Electives are taught from within DGHI and also in other graduate departments and programs across campus, including Environment, Public Policy, and Population Health Sciences.
Duke also offers several certificate programs that are available to global health students, such as the Innovation & Entrepreneurship certificate, the International Development Policy Certificate, and the Geospatial Analysis Certificate.
Preview the pre-approved global health electives document to see what’s on the list.
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Digital Swag
Share the excitement of your new academic journey with family and friends. Download some digital swag and let the world know you're Duke Bound. Make sure to tag DGHI in your posts.
To download: Find the image and format you want, then click "download". Right-click on the image that appears to download to your computer or press down on the image on your phone to save.
Contact Us
Have questions that weren't answered on this page? Contact us at gh-education@duke.edu and a member of the DGHI Education team will be more than happy to help!