Master of Public Health (MPH)
A practice-oriented Master's programme focused on global health determinants, policy, and research methods.
Best for:Best for health science graduates with professional experience seeking to advance their research and policy-making skills.
Overview
The Master of Public Health (MPH) at Hamburg University of Applied Sciences is a three-semester, full-time programme designed to equip students with the scientific and practical skills necessary to address global health challenges. The curriculum integrates interdisciplinary knowledge, data analysis, and research methodology to prepare graduates for roles that influence health policy and population well-being. Students engage in modules covering epidemiology, health economics, and leadership, culminating in a six-month Master's thesis. The programme emphasizes hands-on learning through small group work and provides opportunities for collaboration with public health organizations.
What you'll do
- Participate in interdisciplinary modules covering health determinants and major global health problems.
- Apply statistical and qualitative research methods to public health data.
- Develop skills in the conceptualization, planning, and evaluation of public health interventions.
- Engage in small group seminars and collaborative projects.
- Conduct independent research for a Master's thesis in cooperation with relevant organizations.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree in health sciences, public health, medicine, social sciences, nursing, economics, or a closely related field (minimum 210 ECTS).
Degree offered: Master of Public Health (MPH)
Language: English C1 level; official certificate required.
Instruction: English
- Minimum one year of professional experience in public health or qualified scientific work.
- Proficiency in English at C1 level (e.g., IELTS 7.0, TOEFL iBT 95).
- Ability to work in an interdisciplinary and international environment.
- Applicants with degrees from outside Germany must obtain a VPD from uni-assist.
- Must meet the minimum ECTS credit requirement of 210.
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Applicants must first obtain a VPD from uni-assist if their previous education was outside Germany. Applications are submitted through the university's designated portal during the specified winter or summer windows.
- Bachelor's degree certificate
- VPD from uni-assist
- English language certificate
- Employer attestation of professional experience
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