Welcome to the Master's Programme in Global Health
Browse the page to find out what our current students and alumni think about the Master's Programme in Global Health.
Follow the link for more information about the layout of the programme, course and admission.
Blog about the programme
Read about the students' experiences with the programme and life in Uppsala.
Interviews with students from the Master's Programme in Global Health
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Alumni videos
Laran Matta
Laran Matta graduated from the Master’s Programme in Global Health in 2020 and now works as a Project Coordinator at Uppsala University. Laran works in the Prevent project, which aims to co-design, implement, and test a tele-health coaching intervention with community outreach for the reduction of cardio-metabolic risk among high-risk populations in Region Uppsala. Her main roles include oversight of all of the sub-studies in their implementation research project, drafting of standard operating procedures (SOPs), training, and managing funds/applying for research grants. Watch the video to hear more about Laran’s work and experiences of the Master’s Programme in Global Health.
Discover what Laran have to say about the programme and the work she do today
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Elsharif Izzeldin
Sharif graduated from the Master’s Programme in Global Health in 2023 and now works as a Health Programme Officer at the World Health Organization (WHO). At WHO, Sharif helps implement the Country Support Plan by working closely with the Ministry of Health to align projects with national health priorities. He manages and monitors health initiatives, from nutrition and food security to community-based programs like Healthy Cities and Villages. He tracks progress using WHO’s monitoring framework, helps secure extra resources, and supports health performance and insurance assessments. He also develops communication materials and reports that share results, lessons learned, and insights to strengthen future programs. Watch the video to hear more about Sharif’s work and experiences of the Master’s Programme in Global Health.
Meet Sharif and learn how the programme has influenced his professional journey.
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Other interviews
Exchange programme in Munich, Germany
Students from the Master's programme have been participating in an Erasmus exchange programme at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU) in Germany.
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Global Health Case Challenges
Students from the Master’s programme are given the opportunity to participate in Global Health case challenges, competing in teams to create innovative solutions to relevant global health problems. Examples from previous years include the Global Health Case Challenge at the University of Copenhagen and the Urban Health Case Challenge (UHCC) from the 4EU+ University Alliance.
Follow this link to read more about our current student’s experiences.
