Master's Programme in Public and Global Health, 120 cr

After completing the Master’s Degree Programme in Public and Global Health the student will be able to:

1. Understand the theoretical background and apply key concepts for analysis and advocacy for health and social determinants of health across disciplinary and sectoral boundaries on local, national and global level

2. Understand the principles of multidisciplinary global and public health practice and how to analyse and appraise public and global health challenges, such as sustainability and equity

3. Apply key methods and concepts for public health, health promotion, health protection and security, health systems and policy

4. Analyse how global and transnational policy actors, obligations and issues, such as planetary boundaries, affect local and national health policies, projects and programmes

5. Comprehend, plan, and conduct scientifically valid research in the field of public and global health applying quantitative and qualitative methods

6. Critically assess, interpret and evaluate information, knowledge and research

General description

An integrated programme in public and global health tailored to emphasize interdisciplinary studies in health sciences and social sciences.

Study content and structure of studies

The PGH programme comprises 120 ECTS and the duration is two academic years. The structure of studies is the following:

Joint Studies 7-12 ECTS

Advanced Studies 90-110 ECTS

Free Choice Studes 3-18 ECTS

The programme offers students the opportunity to gain a firm grounding in the core competencies of public and global health. An optional Internship of 10 ECTS and a Master's Thesis of 30 ECTS are included in Advanced Studies. The public health component corresponds broadly to an MPH.

Programme description

The effects of global phenomena affect wellbeing and health in both the global South and the global North, transforming the way we work for health both at national and international levels. Therefore, in our programme we offer a unique opportunity to study the intertwined disciplines of public and global health. Students will be equipped with the necessary expertise, skills and tools to work in the complex setting of contemporary and emerging health challenges.

The integrated programme in public and global health is tailored to emphasize interdisciplinary studies in health sciences and social sciences. The students engage with grounding in all of the core disciplines of public health - epidemiology, health promotion, health policy, health protection and security, health-systems, and health economics. They will grow their expertise in global health policy and dynamics of multilevel and intersectoral health impacts and governance. The elective courses offered enable students to engage deeper on public health courses on mental health and sustainable food systems as well as on research methods in biostatistics and epidemiology.