Introduction to Global Health & Development

19 July – 18 December 2026
18 July – 17 December 2027

YWAM MS uses information supplied by the United Nations and other sources to rank countries in three categories (A, B, C) based on their per capita income. See the full list of nation financial categories.

Your course fee includes 12 weeks of missions training and 10 weeks of outreach. The training includes all of your meals, accommodation, laundry facilities, airport transfers. Your outreach includes all of your meals, accommodation, outreach shirt, and field supplies.

Your outreach travel expenses will cover variable costs such as flights, ferries, busses, etc.

All international students studying in Papua New Guinea are required to obtain Health & Travel Insurance. For A&B nation students, course fees include Health & Travel Insurance cover for the duration of the course.

Does not include travel costs to and from Port Moresby, visa, and immunisations.

On completion, you’ll be equipped with a nationally recognised Certificate III in Basic Health Care, plus additional first aid qualifications.

Course Work

The Introduction to Global Health and Development is a combination of health care knowledge, practical skills and Christian missions. There is also a component of written assignments and practical assessments. Our assessments utilise a range of methods including: journals, workbooks, skills reports, skills checklists and supervisor reports. The IGHD is holistic in nature and units of competency are delivered concurrently, enabling you to develop your skills, knowledge and character.

For recognition of prior learning/course credit, please see the Staff and Student Handbook.

Applicants need to have completed a Discipleship Training School and have a sense of call to Christian missions prior to acceptance into this course.