Master in Public Health
| Programme website | http://www2.uit.no/ikbViewer/page...0037&semester=H&p_document_id=100037 (Opens in new window) |
| Contact (person and/or unit) | Gerd Sissel Furumo |
| Telephone | (+47) 77 64 48 89 |
| gerd.furumo@uit.no | |
| Programme duration | 2 years |
| Programme description |
The master´s degree in public health is equivalent to the English degree Master of Public Health (MPH) which is a highly recognized degree. The degree will qualify for leading positions in the health care services; hospitals, community care, and various governmental offices concerned with health planning and regulations.
The programme begins with providing a general introduction to public health. This part of the programme consists of six courses (60 ECTS) and it is mandatory for students who want to obtain a master´s degree in public health in Tromsø. In addition to this mandatory part students can choose between three different fields of specialization(each 30 ECTS): International health, Epidemiology and biostatistics and Health administration. In addition to this mandatory part students can choose between three different fields of specialization: International Health, Epidemiologi and Biostatistics, and Health Administration. For more detailed information please see: http://www2.uit.no.. |
| Application deadline |
International self-financing applicants: 1 December
Norwegians and applicants from other Nordic countries: 15 April |
| Nokut certification |
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| Formal prerequisites | General admission requirements: http://www2.uit.no.. |
| Tuition | no tuition fees |
| Subject area | Agricultural sciences |
| Degree level | Master |
| City | Tromsø, Norway |
| Credits | 120 ECTS |
| Language of teaching | English |
| Application procedures | http://www2.uit.no/www/inenglish/.../toppsubartikkel?p_document_id=70787 |
