Program DetailsGlobal Health - Doctor of Global Health (Leadership and Practice)Apply Now >>Basic InformationDegree InformationDegree Offered: DOCTOR OF GLOBAL HEALTH (LEADERSHIP AND PRACTICE)CIP Code: 51.2210 Campus: Seattle Admission Requirements and Contact InformationApplications are accepted for Autumn Quarter once per year. All application materials must be submitted online by midnight on December 1. If an applicant is admitted, official transcripts will be requested. Contact Information Department Program Website +1 206-685-1670 drgh@uw.edu Requirements and Prerequisites Masters in public health or related field, or training in medicine, nursing, social work, or other health sciences degree; AND at least 5 years of professional experience in non-clinical health program or policy work in global health, preferably with experience based in a low or middle-income country setting. GRE Requirements GRE Requirement: Not Considered. GRE scores are not required and, if submitted, will not be considered during the admissions decision process. Additional Instructions Please make sure you meet the UW Graduate School Minimum Admissions Requirements.Non-Native English Speaker Information Graduate School requirement: English language proficiency (ELP) is required for graduate study at the University of Washington. Therefore, every applicant whose native language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency as outlined in Graduate School Policy 3.2. Applicants who are seeking funding from the Department must in addition meet the English language proficiency for holding a teaching assistantship as outlined in Graduate School Policy 5.2. International Student Information Applicants who will need a visa should reference the International Applicant Information page. If admitted to the program, international students requesting an F-1 or J-1 visa will be required to provide financial ability documentation to the UW Graduate School. Program DeadlinesAutumn 2027 - Domestic: Open Date: 09/01/2026 Deadline Date: 12/01/2026 Autumn 2027 - International: Open Date: 09/01/2026 Deadline Date: 12/01/2026 Application MaterialsPersonal History 3 Recommendation(s) Resume Statement of Purpose |