Structure of the Programme

The Master of Science in Public Health programme consists of four semesters (two years). The Master’s programme is organised in quarters. The quarters consist of four annual teaching periods of each eight weeks that end with an exam period in continuation of a teaching period.

The first semester is comprised of a general introduction to public health theories, tools and methods, including modules on biostatistics and health policy.

The second semester comprises two compulsory modules: Evaluation and Advanced Epidemiology. The remaining time will be devoted to modules belonging to a chosen specialisation. Currently four specialisations are offered: Health Promotion, Global Health, Risk Research and Health Economics and Management.

On the third semester students can choose from modules within the four specialisation tracks as well as other electives. The third semester also offers the possibility of an internship or studies abroad.

The fourth semester is devoted to the work on the Master’s Thesis, which can be carried out individually or by two students together. In addition to the formal teacher supervision, the students are offered master seminars giving them the possibilities to discuss the exposition, research design, methods and empirical investigation.