Program Overview

University of Debrecen Public Health, MSc Program

The University of Debrecen offers a Master of Science program in Public Health, housed within the Faculty of Health Sciences. This academic discipline falls under the category of Medical and Health Sciences, aiming to qualify experts in Public Health.

Program Overview

The program's primary objective is to train specialists capable of monitoring public health problems, as well as planning, implementing, and evaluating possible solutions. The MSc course in public health is designed to equip graduates with comprehensive knowledge and skills in:

• Monitoring the health status of populations
• Analysing factors influencing the health status of populations
• Exploring and prioritising health needs and demands
• Drafting local, regional, and national health policy aimed at solving public health concerns
• Planning and organising services to promote health and prevent and treat diseases based on the needs of the target population
• Implementing and managing health-promoting and disease-prevention tactics
• Analysing and evaluating the effectiveness of those services and interventions

Academic Requirements and Structure

• Starting Date: September
• Language Requirements: English language proficiency at CEFR level B2, assessed at the compulsory entrance interview
• Academic Requirements: High school certificate, relevant BSc degree, and entrance interview
• Duration: 3 semesters
• ECTS: 90
• Tuition Fee: 8,000 USD/year (4,000 USD/semester)
• Other Fees: Application fee 150 USD, entrance procedure fee 350 USD

Curriculum

The program consists of a mix of theoretical and practical components, with 62% of the program dedicated to lectures and 38% to practice. Main subjects typically include:

• Year 1:
  • Biostatistics
  • Epidemiology
  • Health Management
  • Health Informatics
  • Health Policy
  • Public Health in Developing Countries
• Year 2:
  • Public Health in Developed Countries
  • Environmental Health
  • Health Promotion
  • Nutritional Health
  • Internship
• Practice: Students are required to complete a 4-week field practice.

Career Prospects

Specialists who complete their studies will have thorough knowledge in epidemiology, health promotion, health management, and health policy, preparing them for careers in public health.