Faculty of Medicine Global Health

Offered As:	Minor
URL:	https://www.ghd.sph.hku.hk/minor-options
*Open to students of other Faculties:	Yes
Selection process required:	No
Credits:	36
What is it about?	The Global Health Minor takes a multidisciplinary approach in the study of the environmental, economic, social and political change on the health of human populations and the environment. The key concepts, debates, challenges, and opportunities in the field of global health will be explored through a broad-based and intellectually engaging curriculum. Students will apply their acquired knowledge and skills in these core areas to efforts to mitigate these transnational problems and improve health as global citizens.
Offering Faculty/ Department/ School/Institute	Faculty of Medicine

Pre-requisite requirements and/or other conditions for declaring the major/minor	Minor: Students are required to complete 36 credits of the following courses subject to the University's regulations on credit double-counting: GEOG2124, URBS1003, SOWK3099, GHAD2003/GHAD3003; GHAD1003/GHAD3002 or LLAW3027*/GHAD2002^; GHAD4003 or GHAD4004 Remarks: Courses may be offered in an alternate semesters/academic years. *Applicable to students admitted in 2024-25 and thereafter. ^Applicable to students admitted in 2025-26 and thereafter.
Career opportunities	Please check with the School of Public Health or CEDARS (Careers & Placement) for further information.
Further information	https://www.ghd.sph.hku.hk/minor-options
Contact	ghdsph@hku.hk

* Note: Students pursuing curricula with major / minor programme(s) must complete at least one major programme from their home Faculties upon graduation. Disclaimer: The information is provided by the Faculties/Schools as of August 2026 and is subject to change by respective units. Students are advised to consult their Faculty/School Office(s) in case of doubt.