Program Overview

Máster en Salud Pública (MSP)

The Master's in Public Health (MSP) is a program designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of public health.

Sobre el master

The MSP program aims to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to work in the field of public health, with a focus on the development of capacities for leadership and defense of health from a multidisciplinary and intersectoral practice.

Información académica

The program's academic information includes the following:

• The MSP program is based on the best available information and assumes reasonable uncertainty.
• The program's contents are theoretical and practical, allowing students to share a common conceptual and methodological framework.
• The program is offered fundamentally through the MIR offer in Preventive Medicine and Public Health and the EIR in Family and Community Nursing, as well as through postgraduate programs, master's degrees, or diplomas.
• The program also includes public health subjects in the degrees of Nursing, Pharmacy, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, and other Health Sciences.

Bolsa de Trabajo

The job market for public health professionals is diverse and includes:

• The development of capacities for leadership and defense of health from a multidisciplinary and intersectoral practice.
• The definition of theoretical and practical contents for the common training of all public health professionals.
• The establishment of criteria and procedures for the accreditation of public health professionals and institutions.
• The creation of new mechanisms for entering public administrations, updating access procedures and applicable scales.
• The offer of regular and dignified labor conditions, not only economically but also in terms of conciliation and professional career.

Salidas Profesionales

The professional outcomes for graduates of the MSP program include:

• Working in universities and public administrations.
• Developing careers in health institutions and organizations.
• Participating in the development of health policies and programs.
• Collaborating with international organizations and agencies.

Ofertas laborales

The labor market for public health professionals is characterized by:

• A high demand for professionals with training in public health.
• A wide range of job opportunities in different sectors, including healthcare, education, and government.
• The need for professionals with skills in leadership, management, and communication.

Grupos de Investigación

The research groups in the MSP program focus on:

• The development of public health policies and programs.
• The evaluation of health services and systems.
• The study of health determinants and risk factors.
• The development of interventions and strategies for health promotion and disease prevention.

Innovación docente

The program's teaching innovation includes:

• The use of new technologies and methodologies in teaching and learning.
• The development of skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication.
• The promotion of interdisciplinary and intersectoral collaboration.

Acceso y admisión

The admission requirements for the MSP program include:

• A bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., medicine, nursing, public health).
• A minimum GPA or academic record.
• Language proficiency in the language of instruction (e.g., Spanish, English).
• Other requirements may include letters of recommendation, personal statements, or entrance exams.