Graduate Pathway in Global Health
Students who successfully complete an INTO Mason Graduate Pathway program in Global Health are assured progression to a Mason graduate degree program upon submission of additional required application materials.
Upon successful completion of an INTO Mason Pathway program and meeting university requirements for graduate admission, you may enter your second semester of graduate study at George Mason University. This transition from an INTO Mason Pathway program to a university degree program is called 'progression'.
Degree Program Components
2-Semester:
- 42 credit hour program
- 9 credit hours apply from Pathway
- 33 credit hours remaining toward degree
1-Semester:
- 42 credit hour program
- 6 credit hours apply from Pathway
- 36 credit hours remaining toward degree
Course features
- Develop your knowledge and skills through active learning in your chosen subject area.
- Guaranteed university placement for all successful students.
- Adapt to studying in the US with a strong focus on study and research skills.
- Improve your English level and develop the vocabulary for your chosen degree subject.
Your course options
View detailed course content by selecting one of the options below:
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL iBT 85 (20+ subscores in reading and writing), IELTS 6.5 (6.5 subscores in reading and writing), PTEA 58, Completion of Academic English Core and OCS Level 6, IELA 176 (169 subscores in reading and writing), or Duolingo 120 (IELA required upon arrival). |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent in related field. Related fields include public health, nursing, biology/pre-med, international health, nutrition sciences, social sciences, psychology and social work. 2.75 undergraduate GPA equivalent. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at George Mason University. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that are typically between $1,000 to $18,000 per program per qualified student.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 19 August 2019 | 18 December 2019 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
$21,780 |
Class information
| Class hours: |
9-13 hours per week |
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 15 |
Where will it take me?
What do I need to progress?
Minimum overall GPA: 3.0. B or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted. GRE:135V+. Statement of purpose. 2 letters of recommendation.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL iBT 75 (17+ subscores in reading and writing), IELTS 6.5 (6.0+ subscores in reading and writing), PTEA 52, Password 7.0 Knowledge and 6.0 Writing, Completion of AE Core and OCS Level 5, IELA 176 (169 subscores reading and writing), or Duolingo 55 (before 7/15/19) or 100 (as of 7/15/19) (IELA required upon arrival). |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent in related field. Related fields include public health, nursing, biology/pre-med, international health, nutrition sciences, social sciences, psychology and social work. 2.75 undergraduate GPA equivalent. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at George Mason University. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that are typically between $1,000 to $18,000 per program per qualified student.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 19 August 2019 | 13 May 2020 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
$37,900 |
Class information
| Class hours: |
9-13 hours per week |
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 15 |
Where will it take me?
What do I need to progress?
Minimum overall GPA: 3.0. B or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted. GRE:135V+. Statement of purpose. 2 letters of recommendation.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL iBT 85 (20+ subscores in reading and writing), IELTS 6.5 (6.5 subscores in reading and writing), PTEA 58, Completion of Academic English Core and OCS Level 6, IELA 176 (176 subscores in reading and writing), or Duolingo 120 (IELA required upon arrival). |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent in related field. Related fields include public health, nursing, biology/pre-med, international health, nutrition sciences, social sciences, psychology and social work. 2.75 undergraduate GPA equivalent. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at George Mason University. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that are typically between $1,000 to $18,000 per program per qualified student.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 17 August 2020 | 16 December 2020 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
* |
Class information
| Class hours: |
9-13 hours per week |
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 15 |
Where will it take me?
What do I need to progress?
Minimum overall GPA: 3.0. B or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted. GRE:135V+. Statement of purpose. 2 letters of recommendation.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL iBT 75 (17+ subscores in reading and writing), IELTS 6.5 (6.0+ subscores in reading and writing), PTEA 52, Password 7.0 Knowledge and 6.0 Writing, Completion of AE Core and OCS Level 5, IELA 176 (169 subscores reading and writing), or Duolingo 55 (before 7/15/19) or 100 (as of 7/15/19) (IELA required upon arrival). |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent in related field. Related fields include public health, nursing, biology/pre-med, international health, nutrition sciences, social sciences, psychology and social work. 2.75 undergraduate GPA equivalent. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at George Mason University. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that are typically between $1,000 to $18,000 per program per qualified student.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 17 August 2020 | 12 May 2021 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
Class information
| Class hours: |
9-13 hours per week |
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 15 |
Where will it take me?
What do I need to progress?
Minimum overall GPA: 3.0. B or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted. GRE:135V+. Statement of purpose. 2 letters of recommendation.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL iBT 85 (20+ subscores in reading and writing), IELTS 6.5 (6.5 subscores in reading and writing), PTEA 58, Completion of Academic English Core and OCS Level 6, IELA 176 (169 subscores in reading and writing), or Duolingo 120 (IELA required upon arrival). |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent in related field. Related fields include public health, nursing, biology/pre-med, international health, nutrition sciences, social sciences, psychology and social work. 2.75 undergraduate GPA equivalent. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at George Mason University. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that are typically between $1,000 to $18,000 per program per qualified student.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 19 August 2019 | 18 December 2019 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
$21,780 |
Class information
| Class hours: |
9-13 hours per week |
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 15 |
Where will it take me?
What do I need to progress?
Minimum overall GPA: 3.0. B or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted. GRE:135V+. Statement of purpose. 2 letters of recommendation.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL iBT 75 (17+ subscores in reading and writing), IELTS 6.5 (6.0+ subscores in reading and writing), PTEA 52, Password 7.0 Knowledge and 6.0 Writing, Completion of AE Core and OCS Level 5, IELA 176 (169 subscores reading and writing), or Duolingo 55 (before 7/15/19) or 100 (as of 7/15/19) (IELA required upon arrival). |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent in related field. Related fields include public health, nursing, biology/pre-med, international health, nutrition sciences, social sciences, psychology and social work. 2.75 undergraduate GPA equivalent. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at George Mason University. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that are typically between $1,000 to $18,000 per program per qualified student.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 19 August 2019 | 13 May 2020 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
$37,900 |
Class information
| Class hours: |
9-13 hours per week |
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 15 |
Where will it take me?
What do I need to progress?
Minimum overall GPA: 3.0. B or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted. GRE:135V+. Statement of purpose. 2 letters of recommendation.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL iBT 85 (20+ subscores in reading and writing), IELTS 6.5 (6.5 subscores in reading and writing), PTEA 58, Completion of Academic English Core and OCS Level 6, IELA 176 (176 subscores in reading and writing), or Duolingo 120 (IELA required upon arrival). |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent in related field. Related fields include public health, nursing, biology/pre-med, international health, nutrition sciences, social sciences, psychology and social work. 2.75 undergraduate GPA equivalent. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at George Mason University. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that are typically between $1,000 to $18,000 per program per qualified student.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 17 August 2020 | 16 December 2020 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
* |
Class information
| Class hours: |
9-13 hours per week |
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 15 |
Where will it take me?
What do I need to progress?
Minimum overall GPA: 3.0. B or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted. GRE:135V+. Statement of purpose. 2 letters of recommendation.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL iBT 75 (17+ subscores in reading and writing), IELTS 6.5 (6.0+ subscores in reading and writing), PTEA 52, Password 7.0 Knowledge and 6.0 Writing, Completion of AE Core and OCS Level 5, IELA 176 (169 subscores reading and writing), or Duolingo 55 (before 7/15/19) or 100 (as of 7/15/19) (IELA required upon arrival). |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent in related field. Related fields include public health, nursing, biology/pre-med, international health, nutrition sciences, social sciences, psychology and social work. 2.75 undergraduate GPA equivalent. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at George Mason University. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that are typically between $1,000 to $18,000 per program per qualified student.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 17 August 2020 | 12 May 2021 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
Class information
| Class hours: |
9-13 hours per week |
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 15 |
Where will it take me?
What do I need to progress?
Minimum overall GPA: 3.0. B or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted. GRE:135V+. Statement of purpose. 2 letters of recommendation.