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Om studiet
Study Master of Public Health (MPH) at UiT the Arctic University of Norway.Public health is about improving the health of communities through education, policy-making, and research. The newly revised MPH-program equips you with essential research and data analysis skills to address today’s pressing health challenges at local, regional, and global levels. You will gain expertise in epidemiology, health systems management, health policies, biostatistics, global- and environmental health, and resource allocation, making this program highly relevant for a range of job markets.
The Master of Public Health program offers a flexible and comprehensive curriculum designed to address today’s public health challenges. Students complete six mandatory courses (60 ECTS) in core areas such as public health, global health, health economics and policy, research methods, and sustainable innovation.
You can then specialize by choosing one of three streams:
- Epidemiology and Data Science in health
- Health Economics
- Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
Each stream includes 15-20 ECTS of specialized courses, and 20-25 ECTS of elective courses, before writing the Master thesis. You also have the option to join exchange programs, which can replace the stream.
The last 30 ECTS are dedicated to the Master’s thesis, allowing you to plan, develop, and present a scientific project in public health. The thesis can be based on empirical data, a literature review, or a theoretical project.
The program is available for full-time (2 years) or part-time (4 years) study, with a mix of in-person and remote learning options. Read more about the full-time and part-time variants in the Program Structure.
Opptaksinformasjon
A bachelor’s degree corresponding to 180 ECTS, and a specialization of minimum 80 ECTS within the subject areas of the master’s program. Examples of relevant subject areas are health sciences, nutrition, sport science, veterinary science, social sciences, statistics, mathematics, computer science, biology, developmental studies, economics, healthcare management and medical technology. Grade point average of C (3.0) or higher.
Applicants with education from non-Nordic countries must document English language proficiency. The master’s program in Public Health requires the following minimum scores in English proficiency:
- IELTS: Reading 6.5, Listening 6.5, Speaking 6.5, Writing 6.5
- TOEFL: Reading 19, Listening 20, Speaking 20, Writing 24
Admission capacity
15 places
Applicants from Norway or Nordic countries:
Her finner du all informasjon knyttet til søking og opptak.
International applicants from EU/EEA and Switzerland:
You will find more information about international admission here.
International applicants from outside EU/EEA:
- You will find more information about international admission here.
- Non-EU students must be prepared to pay tuition fees, more information here
- The part-time variant variant is not available for non-EU/EEA applicants.
Karrieremuligheter
Utveksling
The MPH program at UiT offers a robust international focus while also emphasizing local and regional perspectives on public health. Students will have the opportunity to learn from international guest lecturers, participate in group activities, and work on assignments that emphasize global health issues.
During the third semester, students have the opportunity to enrich their educational experience by participating in an exchange program. The MPH program offers partnerships with the University of Gothenburg in Sweden, as well as a variety of universities through the UArctic, north2north exchange programs, and the EUGLOH network. These collaborations include institutions in countries such as France, Spain, Austria, Portugal, Canada, The USA and Australia, among others. These partnerships provide unique opportunities to gain international exposure and expand your expertise in public health.