Program Overview

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Master's Programme in Public Health Science

The Master's Programme in Public Health Science is designed for individuals interested in health and public health. The program provides students with the skills needed to work strategically and practically with public health issues, both nationally and internationally.

Program Description

The program is a two-year, 120-credit course that focuses on the individual and structural factors that affect health and people's opportunities for good and equal health. Students will learn about central theories and methods in public health science, including epidemiology, social epidemiology, quantitative and qualitative research methods, and health economic theories and methods.

Program Structure

The program consists of several courses, including:

• Introduction to Public Health Science
• Epidemiology
• Social Epidemiology
• Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods
• Health Economic Theories and Methods
• Practicum (10 or 20 weeks)

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the program, applicants must have a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field, such as health sciences, social sciences, natural sciences, economics, or humanities. English proficiency is also required.

Selection Criteria

Applications are ranked by the Department of Medicine based on academic merit, work experience, and motivation for applying to the program.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program have various career opportunities, including working with health and healthcare issues, strategic public health work, collecting and analyzing population health data, conducting investigations, developing health-promoting policies, and creating opinion-forming communication and social mobilization for health.

International Opportunities

The program offers international opportunities, including studying or practicing abroad during the third term. Partner universities include institutions in Sri Lanka, Thailand, Bangladesh, Norway, the UK, the US, the Netherlands, and Denmark.

Student Life

Students in the program have access to various resources, including student organizations, career counseling, and internship opportunities.

Research Areas

The program focuses on various research areas, including:

• Health and healthcare issues
• Strategic public health work
• Social determinants of health
• Health economics
• Epidemiology

Faculty and Staff

The program is taught by experienced faculty and staff with expertise in public health science, epidemiology, health economics, and other relevant fields.

Alumni

Graduates of the program have gone on to work in various fields, including healthcare, research, policy development, and international organizations.

Accreditation

The program is accredited by Göteborgs universitet and meets the requirements for the university's sustainability certification.

Language

The program is taught in English.

Duration

The program is two years (120 credits) full-time.

Location

The program is located at the Department of Medicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, Göteborgs universitet, in Göteborg, Sweden.

Start Date

The program starts in the fall semester (August/September).

Application Period

The application period is typically from mid-March to mid-April.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees apply to non-EU/EEA students.