# Welcome to the Graduate Program in Global Health
**Source**: https://www.yorku.ca/gradstudies/global-health/
**Parent**: https://www.yorku.ca/gradstudies/program-contacts/
## Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
The Doctoral Program in the School of Global Health will prepare future leaders in research, practice, and policy-related scholarly pursuits, who contribute to transformational change in global health. The program will cultivate critical and solutions-focused inquiry, enabling students to engage in interdisciplinary original research that provides a foundation for advancing the next generation of leadership needed to address the global health challenges of the 21st century.
[CHART YOUR OWN ADVENTURE IN GLOBAL HEALTH](https://www.yorku.ca/gradstudies/global-health/programs/)
[Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)](https://www.yorku.ca/gradstudies/global-health/faq/)
[Global Health Graduate Handbook 2025-26](https://www.yorku.ca/health/globalhealth/global-health-graduate-program-handbook/)
[Admissions Requirements](https://www.yorku.ca/gradstudies/global-health/future-students/admission-requirements/)
[Our Faculty](https://www.yorku.ca/gradstudies/global-health/about-us/our-faculty/)
[Our Students](https://www.yorku.ca/gradstudies/global-health/about-us/our-students/)
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## Quick Links
- [Academic Important Dates](https://www.yorku.ca/gradstudies/students/current-students/student-status/important-dates/)
- [FGS Forms](https://www.yorku.ca/gradstudies/students/current-students/registration-enrolment/fgs-forms/)
- [Wellness & Counselling](https://www.yorku.ca/gradstudies/students/current-students/grad-wellness-counselling/wellness-consultations/)
- [School of Global Health](https://www.yorku.ca/health/globalhealth/)
- [Faculty of Health](https://www.yorku.ca/health/)
- [Resources for Health Grad Students](https://www.yorku.ca/gradstudies/health-resources/)
**Application Period**
Fall Application:
Oct 8, 2025–Dec 1, 2025
## Global Health at a Glance
Interdisciplinary, Critically-oriented, Solutions-focused
4 Years Independent Learning Plan
Dissertation or Professional Portfolio
Single Degree or Cotutelle Options
### Upcoming Events
## Featured Faculty
## Michaela Hynie
**Research Interests**
Social determinants of health; social determinants of mental health; forced migration; health care access; maternal mental health
## Oghenowede Eyawo
**Research Interests**
global health; public and population health; health promotion and disease prevention; infectious diseases; health policy; vaccines; one health approach
## Tarra Penney
**Research Interests**
global health; public and population health; health promotion and disease prevention; analysis of algorithms and complexity; food security
## Brad Meisner
**Research Interests**
aging process; social and biological determinants of aging; psychology, social and behavioural aspects; health psychology; health promotion and disease prevention
Learn about our unique PhD program in Global Health, accepting applications for Fall 2027 starting October 15, 2026. This session shares important information about the new program – i.e. student pathways, program makeup, funding opportunities, and other admission requirements.
[Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)](https://www.yorku.ca/gradstudies/global-health/faq/)
## Learn More
The Graduate Program in Global Health at York is an exciting environment to pursue innovative, socially engaging, career-ready education. Contact our Graduate Program Assistant to learn more.
[Contact Us](https://www.yorku.ca/gradstudies/global-health/contact/)
[How to Apply](https://www.yorku.ca/gradstudies/students/future-students/how-to-apply/)
## Connect with Global Health