Study location	Hungary, Debrecen
Academic field	Health (ISCED 091)
Type	Master, full degree studies
Nominal duration	3 semesters (90 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	MSc
Course code	Medical and Health Science

Entry qualification	Bachelor diploma (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements	English B1

Other requirements

A motivation letter must be added to your application. Entrance interview description: During the selection process we examine the competency of the applicant in two ways: The Faculty decides about the eligibility of the applicant by examining the documents of previous studies (level, subjects, results). This is followed by an entrance interview (via Skype if personally not possible), where the level of English, motivation and communication skills of the applicant are assessed.

More information	edu.unideb.hu

Overview

Program description:
The aim of the MSc course in Public Health is to train specialists capable of monitoring public health problems, as well as planning, implementing and evaluating possible solutions. The objective of the MSc course in Public Health is to equip graduates with knowledge and skills in monitoring the health status of population, analysing the factors influencing the health status of populations, exploring and prioritising health needs and demands, drafting local, regional and national health policy aimed at solving public health concerns, planning and organising services to promote health, prevent and treat diseases based on the needs of the target population, implementing and managing health-promoting and disease-prevention tactics analysing and evaluating the effectiveness of those services and interventions. Specialists who have completed their studies will have thorough knowledge in epidemiology, health promotion, health care management, and health care policy.

Programme structure

Main subjects
Year 1
Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Health Management, Health Informatics, Health Policy, Public Health in Developing Countries
Year 2
Public Health in Developed Countries, Environmental Health, Health Promotion, Nutritional Health

Career opportunities

Career prospects:
Specialists who have completed their studies will have thorough knowledge in epidemiology, health promotion, health management and health policy.