Program Overview

Public Health, MSc

Faculty and Academic Discipline

• Faculty: Health Sciences
• Academic discipline: Medical and Health Sciences

Qualifications and Starting Date

• Qualifications: Expert in Public Health
• Starting date: September

Language Requirements

• English language proficiency (CEFR level B2, assessed at the compulsory entrance interview)

Academic Requirements

• High school certificate
• Relevant BSc degree
• Entrance interview

Duration and ECTS

• Duration: 3 semesters
• ECTS: 90

Tuition Fee and Other Fees

• Tuition fee: 8,000 USD/year (4,000 USD/semester)
• Other fees: application fee 150 USD, entrance procedure fee 350 USD

Short Description

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

• monitoring the health status of population
• analysing the 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

Lecture and Practice

• Lecture: 62%
• Practice: 38%

Main Subjects

Internship and Practice

• Students should complete a 4-week field practice

Career Prospects

Specialists who have completed their studies will have thorough knowledge in epidemiology, health promotion, health management and health policy.