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Global Health Online Capstone

Capstone Certificate in Global Health Online

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Is this program right for you?

The UW–Madison Capstone Certificate in Global Health Online tackles complex world problems such as pandemics, food insecurity, climate change impacts, and healthcare disparities. If you’re interested in being a part of the solutions, working either in international communities or with underserved communities in the U.S., this capstone program is for you.

  • Our Capstone Certificate in Global Health Online offers flexible online learning with courses providing global health knowledge across a wide breadth of topics
  • Instructors are health professionals with decades of global health experience and connections all around the world
  • Students gain insights through mentored field experiences or analysis projects, contributing to global health solutions

Education that works for you

The UW–Madison Capstone Certificate in Global Health Online provides students with the knowledge and skills to address health challenges and disparities around the world.

Program type

Capstone certificate

Collection of courses in a single discipline, does not result in a degree

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Certificate awarded

Capstone Certificate in Global Health Online

Commitment

1-4 years

Tuition

$800 per credit

Format

Online

Primarily online

Credits

11 graduate-level credits

Admission terms

Program admits for Fall and Spring terms.

STEM opt eligible

No

International eligibility

Yes, with restrictions.

Application deadlines

Fall 2025

  • Deadline: July 15, 2025

Spring 2026

  • Deadline: December 1, 2025

Fall 2026

  • Deadline: July 15, 2026
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Natasha Irish

The [Capstone Certificate in Global Health Online] provided me with a robust foundation in global health practice. Its comprehensive curriculum, expert faculty, and flexible structure equipped me with pivotal knowledge and skills for both professional and academic endeavors. This experience led to acceptance into a top-ranked public health doctoral program, empowering me to further expand my expertise and contribute meaningfully to the field.

Natasha Irish International Development Specialist, Texas Children’s Global Health

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Program requirements

All applicants must:

  • Have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
  • Have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0
  • Submit evidence of English language proficiency, if applicable. See the Graduate School Requirements for more information

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For complete application details visit UW–Madison’s Guide →

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Results that work for you

Global Health Online Capstone

$56,500

Median market salary in 2021

Job titles

  • Healthcare and social assistance
  • Public administration
  • Educational services
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services

12%

Projected growth from 2020-2030. Source: Lightcast™ 2022.

What you’ll learn

The Global Health Online Capstone program will prepare you to deal with global health challenges through coursework and case studies on infectious diseases and environmental factors impacting health care systems.

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  • Global health history, issues and statistics
  • Global public health and healthcare systems
  • Infectious disease prevention
  • Chronic disease and determinants of health
  • Preparation for ethical engagement with global partners

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