Public Health - master
The Master of Public Health program offers a flexible and comprehensive curriculum designed to address today’s public health challenges. Students complete six mandatory courses (60 ECTS) in core areas such as public health, global health, health economics and policy, research methods, and sustainable innovation.
You can then specialize by choosing one of three streams: Epidemiology & Data Science, Health Economics, or Health Promotion and Disease Prevention. Each stream includes 15-20 ECTS of specialized courses, with additional elective courses available to fulfill the remaining credits (10-15 ECTS). You also have the option to go on an exchange program, which can replace the stream.
The final semester is dedicated to the Master’s thesis (30 ECTS), allowing you to plan, develop, and present a scientific project in public health. The thesis can be based on empirical data, a literature review, or a theoretical project.
The program is available for full-time or part-time study, with a mix of in-person and remote learning options. The courses are offered in blocks to accommodate working professionals.
Entry requirements
A bachelor’s degree corresponding to 180 ECTS, and a specialization of minimum 80 ECTS within the subject areas of the master’s program. Examples of relevant subject areas are health sciences, nutrition, sport science, veterinary science, social sciences, statistics, mathematics, computer science, biology, developmental studies, economics, healthcare management and medical technology. Grade point average of C (3.0) or higher.
Applicants with education from non-Nordic countries must document English language proficiency. The master’s program in Public Health requires the following minimum scores in English proficiency:
- IELTS: Reading 6.5, Listening 6.5, Speaking 6.5, Writing 6.5
- TOEFL: Reading 19, Listening 20, Speaking 20, Writing 24
Entry requirements
A bachelor’s degree corresponding to 180 ECTS, and a specialization of minimum 80 ECTS within the subject areas of the master’s program. Examples of relevant subject areas are health sciences, nutrition, sport science, veterinary science, social sciences, statistics, mathematics, computer science, biology, developmental studies, economics, healthcare management and medical technology. Grade point average of C (3.0) or higher.
Applicants with education from non-Nordic countries must document English language proficiency. The master’s program in Public Health requires the following minimum scores in English proficiency:
- IELTS: Reading 6.5, Listening 6.5, Speaking 6.5, Writing 6.5
- TOEFL: Reading 19, Listening 20, Speaking 20, Writing 24