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Course Description

Introductory course in global health. Focus on health in low- and middle-income countries. Principles of global health along with additional topics such as health determinants and disparities, socioeconomic status and health, human rights, culture and health, maternal and child health, water and sanitation, parasitic diseases and the Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs).

Basic Enrollment Requirements:

Academic Year (Fall/Spring): Unofficial Transcript – High School Diploma or current high school transcript (for high school students only in applicable classes), Bachelor’s Degree, or progress towards a Bachelor’s Degree + 3.0 GPA.

Summer Session: None.

Refund Policy: The refund policy for Courses at Tufts offerings is dependent on the course length. Please refer to the section details to confirm any exceptions to the standard refund policy. The refund policies are viewable here: https://universitycollege.tufts.edu/policies#Refunds

Remission Eligible: Yes; all university policies apply.

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Section Title
Introduction to Global Health
Type
Online, self paced
Dates
May 20, 2026 to Jul 02, 2026
Instruction Method
Online / Virtual  
Course Fee(s)
Non-Credit: Audit for High School Students credit (3 units) $1,300.00 Click here to get more information
Non-Credit: Auditor credit (3 units) $1,300.00 Click here to get more information
Undergraduate Credit credit (3 units) $3,420.00 or $450.00 deposit Click here to get more information
Undergraduate Credit for High School Students credit (3 units) $3,420.00 or $450.00 deposit Click here to get more information
Available for Credit
3 credit(s)
Section Notes

This is an online/virtual asynchronous course; please note: some asynchronous courses may include required sessions and/or proctored exams at specific times. Tufts virtual courses are designed to provide high-quality, flexible, and interactive courses to Tufts and visiting students. For more information about virtual course policies and expectations, please visit  https://it.tufts.edu/learning-remotely

High School Students: This section is also open to high school students who are in 11th or 12th grade. High school students who wish to enroll in a course will be asked to submit a high school transcript, recommendation from a teacher, parental permission and other required consent forms BEFORE they are enrolled in the course.

Section Title
Introduction to Global Health
Type
Lecture
Dates
May 20, 2026 to Jul 02, 2026
Instruction Method
Online / Virtual  
Course Fee(s)
Non-Credit: Audit for High School Students credit (3 units) $1,300.00 Click here to get more information
Non-Credit: Auditor credit (3 units) $1,300.00 Click here to get more information
Undergraduate Credit credit (3 units) $3,420.00 or $450.00 deposit Click here to get more information
Undergraduate Credit for High School Students credit (3 units) $3,420.00 or $450.00 deposit Click here to get more information
Available for Credit
3 credit(s)
Section Notes

This is an online/virtual asynchronous course; please note: some asynchronous courses may include required sessions and/or proctored exams at specific times. Tufts virtual courses are designed to provide high-quality, flexible, and interactive courses to Tufts and visiting students. For more information about virtual course policies and expectations, please visit  https://it.tufts.edu/learning-remotely

High School Students: This section is also open to high school students who are in 11th or 12th grade. High school students who wish to enroll in a course will be asked to submit a high school transcript, recommendation from a teacher, parental permission and other required consent forms BEFORE they are enrolled in the course.

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