Master's Programme in Public Health, 120 credits
Entry Requirements
A Bachelor's degree (equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen) or an equivalent higher education of a minimum 180 higher education credits (ECTS), from an internationally recognised University, in Public Health, Healthcare, Health education, Pharmacy or a relevant field in Social or Behavioural Science. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English 6/level 2.
Degree
After completing the programme, a student may apply for and obtain a Degree of Master of Science (120 credits). Main Field of Study: Public Health in accordance with the local degree description established by the Vice-Chancellor (see the Umeå University website).
Description of the education for current education cycle
The programme is comprises of second-cycle studies. The intended learning outcomes for second-cycle education can be found in Chapter 1, Section 9 of the Higher Education Act.
National goals for current degree
The national outcomes can be found in Annex 2 of the Higher Education Ordinance.
Examination format
Each syllabus contains information about the forms of examination used on that particular course.
Grades
Each course syllabus states what grades are to be used in each course.
Transfer of Credits
Student who considers themselves to possess knowledge from previous relevant studies or professional or vocational experience that can be comparable to a course or part of a course in the study programme, can apply for transfer of credits. Approved transfer of credits means that the student does not need to take the or those parts of the education that the decision covers. Information about transfer of credits can be found on Umeå University’s website.
General
The studies in the Master's Programme in Public Health comprise a total of 4 semesters (2 years), which corresponds to courses of a total 120 higher education credits.
The programme is given on campus and all teaching is in English. The studies are characterised by a high degree of independence, actively seeking knowledge, problem solving, critical analysis and evaluation based on a scientific approach. The work formats vary between individual work, work in study groups, seminars and lectures. The degree project comprises of 30 credits within the programme's main field of study and takes the form of two separate theses that are examined during semester 2 and semester 4 respectively.
It is possible to complete the programme after 2 semesters (1 year), i.e. 60 credits. A student may then apply for and obtain a Degree of Master of Science (60 credits) with Main Field of Study: Public Health in accordance with the local degree description established by the Vice-Chancellor (see the Umeå University website).
Compulsory courses are the courses all programme students normally take. A student who has been admitted to the programme is guaranteed a place in all compulsory courses, provided they meet the eligibility requirements for the course in question. The eligibility requirements are stated in each respective course syllabus.
The courses included in the programme and the order in which they are taken can be found under the heading "Outline".
Programme structure
Outline
All courses in the programme's 4 semesters are compulsory. To find out what compulsory courses are, see the heading "General" above. Furthermore, some courses given during the second year have eligibility requirements that involve passing courses from the first year (stated in each course syllabus).
Semester 1
- Global Public Health, 10 credits
- Biostatistics, 5 credits
- Epidemiology, 10 credits
- Qualitative Methodology for Public Health, 5 credits
Semester 2
- Health Systems: Organization and Financing, 5 credits
- Health Economic Evaluation Methods, 5 credits
- Theory and Management in Health Promotion, 5 credits
- Master Thesis, First Year, 15 credits
Semster 3
- Health Systems: Evidence, Equity and Action, 7.5 credits
- Qualitative Analysis: Principles and Practices, 7.5 credits
- Advanced Methods in Epidemiology, 7.5 credits
- Health Economic Modelling for Policy-Making, 7.5 credits,
Semester 4
- Economics for Health Systems, 7.5 credits
- Critical Perspectives on Health Systems, 3.5 credits
- Leading Change in Public Health Practice, 4 credits
- Master Thesis, Second Year, 15 credits
Deferment of studies
Information about deferment of studies can be found on Umeå University’s website.
Approved leave from studies
Information about leave from studies can be found on the Umeå University website.
Discontinuation
Information about non-completion of studies can be found on the Umeå University website.
Other
Course roll-call
All course roll-calls are compulsory. Exemption from roll-calls can only be granted by the course coordinator. Absence without a valid excuse can lead to the loss of the student's place on the course.
Transitional rules
This programme syllabus replaces the previous syllabus from 2020-08-26. Students who takes a leave of absence from studies under the previous syllabus and return to studies under the new syllabus are prepared a place on the new programme with individual course of study.