Program Overview

Public Health Program

The Public Health program at Jagiellonian University is an interdisciplinary field of study that combines theory and practices from various areas and disciplines of science, with a focus on health and social sciences. This program is unique in its multidirectional approach to health, population, and safety, and is implemented by a team of experienced academic teachers specializing in health, economic, legal, political, and management sciences.

Program Description

The Public Health program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to work in executive positions in healthcare programs, health promotion, prevention, and healthcare entities. The program is offered in Polish, and students are required to have a sufficient level of Polish language proficiency.

Available Programs

• First-cycle program:
  • Study mode: full-time
  • Language of instruction: Polish
  • Profile: general academic
  • Duration: 3 years (6 semesters)
  • Title: Licencjat (equivalent of Bachelor's degree)
  • Main discipline: Health Sciences
• Second-cycle program:
  • Study mode: full-time
  • Language of instruction: Polish
  • Profile: general academic
  • Duration: 2 years (4 semesters)
  • Title: Magister (equivalent of Master's degree)
  • Main discipline: Health Sciences

Curriculum Overview

The program curriculum includes information about the subjects students will attend, which subjects are scheduled for each semester, and which subjects are mandatory or elective. Each subject has its own syllabus, which describes what students will learn within the scope of that subject.

Student Life

Time spent at the university is not all about education and class participation; it is also an excellent opportunity to develop hobbies and interests. Many research societies and student organizations work at the Jagiellonian University, including faculty- and university-wide ones. These societies allow students to spend their free time actively, gain knowledge, develop their talents, participate in engaging, unconventional projects, go on research and team-building trips, participate in conferences, and meet fellow students outside the lecture halls.

Admission to Studies

Admission to study programs at the Jagiellonian University is conducted electronically in the Online Application System. Detailed information about admission to this study program, including information on the method of calculating the result, qualification criteria, fees, deadlines, and a list of required documents, is available on the Online Application System.

Graduates

Students who graduate from the Public Health program will have the skills to work in management and individual positions in healthcare programs, health promotion, prevention, and healthcare entities. They may work in management and individual positions in healthcare programs, health promotion, prevention, etc., and healthcare entities, health inspection, and entities offering health services.

Further Education Possibilities

Graduates of the Public Health program may pursue further education in doctoral schools, post-diploma programs, or second-cycle programs.

Rankings, Distinctions, Accreditations

• Positive evaluation of the study program rating awarded by the Polish Accreditation Committee (PKA)
• 1st place in the Ranking of Study Programs prepared by the 'Perspektywy' Education Foundation
• Scientific category B+ in the main discipline of Health Sciences awarded to the Jagiellonian University in Krakow by the decision of the Minister of Education and Science

Faculty of Health Sciences

The Faculty of Health Sciences is one of the best units in the country, educating professional staff in health protection. It is part of the Collegium Medicum of the Jagiellonian University, a unit of the Jagiellonian University consisting of medical faculties, the oldest and one of the largest units of this type in Poland. The high level of education at the faculty has been confirmed by awarding the scientific category A in the classification of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, by obtaining the title of the best university in the group of health care fields of study in the "Perspektywy" University Ranking, and by distinguishing marks from the Polish Accreditation Committee.

Institute of Public Health

The Institute of Public Health offers classes for high school students under the "Licea" program. The institute promotes a healthy lifestyle and raises awareness in terms of public health and the functioning of the healthcare system. To arrange a date of classes for high school students, please contact the Office of the Directorate.

Offer for School

The Jagiellonian University invites all schools to take part in the cycle of meetings "University Closer to You – visits to the Jagiellonian University". The aim of the meetings during the tours is to familiarize students with the history of the university through a rich educational offer (lectures, workshops, laboratory classes, etc.). The current program of the event is available on the organizer's website – the Centre for Communications and Marketing of the Jagiellonian University.

Other Programs

Other programs that may interest you include:

• Healthcare Management (Faculty of Health Sciences) – program in Polish
• Nursing (Faculty of Health Sciences) – program in Polish
• Physiotherapy (Faculty of Health Sciences) – program in Polish
• Medicine (Faculty of Medicine) – program in Polish