The field of global health seeks to promote and protect the health of the global population, including those most vulnerable and underrepresented. Global health professionals and students use evidence to identify and address issues of disparity and inequity, which directly aligns with Saint Louis University's mission and exemplifies the social justice mission of the College for Public Health and Social Justice. Saint Louis University's certificate in global health trains individuals to understand the entities influencing global health; to address social determinants of health from a variety of perspectives; to conduct ethical research; and to develop sustainable, evidence-based interventions.

International students can study the Global Health at Saint Louis University at its main campus in Saint Louis , United States of America. This Certificate degree is available as a Full Time program delivered on campus in English. The program has a duration of 1 year and is offered at the university's main campus. Students can apply for the next intake starting on August 23, 2027.
About Certificate in Global Health
- Graduates will be able to analyze the roles, relationships and resources of the entities influencing global health.
- Graduates will be able to apply ethical approaches in global health research.
- Graduates will be able to propose sustainable and evidence-based multi-sectoral interventions, considering the social determinants of health specific to the local area.
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Certificate in Global Health at Saint Louis University
Entry Requirements
Send transcripts of all secondary work.
Find out from your admission counselor what secondary credentials are required. We’ll evaluate how you’ve done in school up to this point, so please send all transcripts for secondary work, along with their English language translations.
Submit proof of your English language proficiency.
These are scores from any standardized test you may have taken to prepare for college — TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, SAT, ACT or Duolingo score. All of our international applicants are required to demonstrate their English proficiency, and these tests can help us make that determination.
If you do not meet SLU’s direct entry requirements, we encourage you to apply to the Pathway or English Language programs offered by INTO Saint Louis University.
Recommended items.
Though not required for admission, submission of a resume of activities and letters of recommendation is encouraged. All undergraduate applicants are also encouraged to complete an admission interview.
English Requirements
- PTEMin 54
- IELTSMin 6.5
- TOEFLMin 80
Career Opportunities after Completing Certificate in Global Health
Students awarded SLU's global health graduate certificate will be prepared to pursue or advance in positions such as a health educator; nonprofit program coordinator; program manager; community health worker or public health researcher, especially working with marginalized and vulnerable populations either domestically or internationally.
Completion of the certificate is also an important career tool and credential for professionals in other roles that intersect with global health, including social workers; nursing home visitors; urban planners; and clinicians, such as physicians and nurses.
Tuition and Fee Information for Certificate in Global Health at Saint Louis University
How to Apply for Certificate in Global Health at Saint Louis University
The online application will ask about your educational background and citizenship to help determine your eligibility. If you are applying to enter SLU as a first-time, freshman student, we’ll also ask you to complete an essay. There is no application fee to apply for undergraduate admission to SLU.

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