Students who are interested in improving health conditions in countries around the world may considering pursuing study in the field of global health. In this field, students may examine various disciplinary perspectives to understand the causes of disparate health systems and seek to develop long-term healthcare solutions.

Master-level studies involve specialized study in a field of research or an area of professional practice. Earning a master’s degree demonstrates a higher level of mastery of the subject.
Earning a master’s degree can take anywhere from a year to three or four years. Before you can graduate, you usually must write and defend a thesis, a long paper that is the culmination of your specialized research.