In response to the growing demand for health education rooted in equity, interdisciplinarity and global citizenship, McGill University has launched a new program: the Bachelor of Arts in Population and Global Health.
Beginning in fall 2026, it will be offered as a Faculty program, allowing students to progress as a cohort through an integrated, interdisciplinary and interfaculty curriculum, while individually choosing electives from an array of fields aligned with their own goals, including pre-med, public health, policy, health communication and related fields. This structure underscores a broader commitment to breaking down silos in how health is understood and addressed.
The program is aimed at students who want to engage with complex global issues like climate change, pandemics, displacement and health inequities. No science prerequisites are required, and students from a range of academic backgrounds are welcome.
Graduates will be well positioned for careers in global and public health, health policy, community health, humanitarian work, mental health services, Indigenous health, disability advocacy and more. Many are expected to pursue graduate or professional studies in specialized global health-related fields such as social or environmental sciences, epidemiology, public health and medicine.
A collaboration between Arts and Medicine
While the program will be administered by the Faculty of Arts, it will be delivered by the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences.
“This new Bachelor of Arts in Population and Global Health is an exciting step forward, preparing future leaders to tackle some of the most pressing health challenges of our time,” said Dr. Lesley Fellows, dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. “Combining the strengths of our Faculty with those of the Faculty of Arts, we’re proud to offer a truly interdisciplinary program that will empower students to drive meaningful change.”