Program Overview

Master of Science in Public Health Program

The Berlin School of Public Health (BSPH) offers a Master of Science in Public Health (MScPH) program. The program admits approximately 60 students each year, with courses starting in the winter semester in early October.

Program Details

• The course language of this master's degree is German, and only selected modules are offered in English.
• The subject test and application process are also conducted in German.
• Applicants who have submitted an application for admission in due form and time and meet the admission requirements will be invited to take part in a subject test.

Application Procedure

• The application period is from May 1 to May 31, 2026.
• All applicants who have submitted an application for admission in due form and time and meet the admission requirements will be invited to take part in a subject test.
• The subject test will take place in Berlin on the Charité Campus Mitte.
• The exact date and time of the subject test will be announced on the Charité application page.

Subject Test

• The subject test lasts approximately 90 minutes.
• The invitation to the subject test will be sent at least 8 days in advance, exclusively by email.
• The subject test gives applicants the chance to strengthen their application.
• The subject test consists of questions on:
  • The basics of epidemiology and statistical thinking.
  • The interpretation of statistical data in graphs and scientific literature.
  • Comprehension questions on an English specialist text.
• The subject test consists of various question formats, including multiple-choice questions, true/false decisions, calculation tasks, and free text questions.

Admission Criteria

• Places on the MScPH are allocated according to a ranking list of applicants.
• The ranking is made up of the grade in the previous degree (55%) and the grade in the subject test (45%).

Example Questions

• Multiple-choice questions.
• True/false decisions.
• Calculation tasks.
• Free text questions.

Program Structure

• The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of public health principles and practices.
• The program includes a range of modules, including epidemiology, biostatistics, and health systems management.

Research Areas

• The program focuses on various research areas, including:
  • Epidemiology.
  • Biostatistics.
  • Health systems management.
  • Public health policy and practice.

Graduation Requirements

• Students must complete all required modules and pass the subject test to graduate from the program.
• The program is designed to be completed within two years, with students attending classes on a full-time basis.