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Public Health – (M.Sc.)
University of Debrecen, Medical and Health Sciences Centre
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| Application Deadline: | June 30 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 5,371 - | ||
| Location: | Debrecen / Hungary / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | October |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 90 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Debrecen, Medical and Health Sciences Centre
The aim of the MSc course in Public Health is to train specialists who are capable of monitoring public health problems, and planning, implementing and evaluating interventions to solve them.
The objective of the MSc course in Public Health is to equip those who have completed their studies with knowledge and skills for
- 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 problems;
- 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-preventing interventions, and finally
- 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.
Contents
Basic subjects
Biostatistics and Epidemiology (15 credits)
- Modern Statistical Methods
- Epidemiological Surveys and Statistical Analysis in Public Health Practice
- Clinical Epidemiology
Health Policy and Health Systems (15 credits)
- Operation and Management of Health Systems
- Public Health Surveillance in the European Union
- Health Economics
Health Promotion (9 credits)
- Health Promotion Programmes and Practice
- Methods and Practice of Building Professional and Public Relations
Professional subjects
Environmental Health and Epidemiology (15 credits)
- Environmental Risk Assessment, Management and Communication
- Occupational Health
- Radiation Health
- Environmental Protection
Public Health Problems of the Disadvantaged (5 credits)
Specialized professional subjects
Public Health Nutrition (5 credits)
Epidemiology of Communicable Diseases (5 credits)
- Epidemiology of Non-communicable Diseases (6 credits) t Epidemiology of Diseases with the Highest Public Health Importance
- Genetic Epidemiology
- Project Planning and Management
Elective subjects (3 credits)
Thesis work (12 credits)
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
More informationRequirements
To apply please send us the following:
application form, CV, copies of your degree certificates and transcripts, proof of English Language proficiency
Application fee is USD 150
Entrance fee: USD 350
Students will have a personal interview right upon arrival.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 4.0 |
Accreditation
Education at Debrecen Medical School is accredited by the World Health Organization, US Department of Education, The State Education Department (NY, USA), Medical Board of California (http://www.medbd.ca.gov/Applicant_Schools_Recognized.htm#H) , the General Medicine Council (UK - PLAB exam might be required, for more details pls check http://www.gmc-uk.org/doctors/plab.asp#1 ), Medical Councils of Israel, Ireland, Iran and Norway. In most European countries - not listed above - and also in India the diploma of the University of Debrecen, Medical and Health Science Center is accepted for registration purposes; however a qualifying exam is compulsory.
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