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Master's Programme in International Health

Programme website	http://link.uib.no/?3PRct (Opens in new window)
Contact (person and/or unit)	Centre for International Health
Telephone	+47 55 58 6320
Email	advice.medfa@uib.no
Programme duration	2 years
Programme description	The programme will provide you with deeper knowledge and research training in important subjects within fields related to international health. The aim of the programme is to provide research training as part of competence building in low-income countries. On completion of the degree/master´s programme in International Health students will be able to: Demonstrate a clear conceptual understanding of the key determinants for health and quality of life of populations, with particular emphasize of low and middle income countries Understand the evidence base for research and the basic principles of research methodology, and be able to suggest relevant design for research that is appropriate in diverse environmental settings Critically analyze, formulate, synthesize and construct effective and appropriate responses to policy and practice issues in health service delivery in diverse settings Demonstrate competence in utilizing relevant and appropriate tools and frameworks for planning, developing and managing and evaluating responses to health challenges in resource poor settings Communicate effectively to diverse audiences utilizing a range of media Examine their own practice in a critical manner
Application deadline	1 December for the following academic year.
Nokut certification	Yes (What is this?) NOKUT (Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education) NOKUT is an independent state body whose purpose is to safeguard and develop the quality of Norwegian higher educational institutions. This is done through evaluation, accreditation and recognition of quality systems, institutions and study programmes. Only courses that are accredited or recognised by NOKUT, or are accredited as a result of the institution's blanket accreditation, have the right to be called "higher education". More information about NOKUT: www.nokut.no
Formal prerequisites	A first degree (bachelor's degree) of three or four years' duration from an approved institution of higher education, as well as proficiency in the English language. Candidates are selected from graduates of schools of medicine or dentistry, and from graduates of related disciplines of science or social sciences such as public health, nursing, nutrition, human biology, medical technology, pharmacy, social and behavioural sciences and international health.
Tuition	No tuition fees
Subject area	Medical Sciences
Degree level	Master
City	Bergen, Norway
Credits	120
Language of teaching	English
Scholarship	Quota