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International Health – (M.A.)
University of Bergen
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| Application Deadline: | 1 December | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | Free - | ||
| Location: | Bergen / Norway | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | August |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 120 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Bergen
The Master´s programme offers a variety of research possibilities within which you can realise a research project. You will be associated to a specific research group or group of scientists. Many of the research groups overlap. The main areas are:
* HIV/AIDS
* Child Health and Nutrition
* Maternal and Child Health
* Tuberculosis
* Global Health (Health Policy, Health Systems Research, Ethics, Health Economics, Culture)
* Occupational Health
* Climate and Health
* Vaccines and Immunology
Learning Outcomes
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
Contents
Programme structure
The Master´s Programme in International Health comprises of two main components: a tuition part and an individual research project (Master´s thesis). The tuition part includes basic (compulsory) courses and a study track or individual studies carried out in collaboration with the supervisor(s) (60 ECTS credits). The final year consists of research and preparation of a thesis (60 ECTS credits).
Master thesis
The Master´s thesis is the most important part of the programme. During the two first semesters, you will, together with your supervisor(s), design a research project. The Master´s students are accepted as part of one of the research groups and can establish a research project in accordance with the research groups´ thematic focus. The thesis may be written as two manuscripts for scientific articles or as a monograph. The aim of the thesis is for you as a student to demonstrate knowledge of central research principles and to critically and systematically analyse different research topics and data materials.
Method
A combination of lectures and individual studies will be used, applying both qualitative and quantitative methods depending on the research topic.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
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.
Prerequisites
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.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Accreditation
The University of Bergen is one of three Norwegian universities accredited by the US Department of Education. That means that, for more than twenty years now, it has been possible for American students wishing to study at the University of Bergen to apply for financial support from the American student loan programme (FFELP) under the US Department of Education. UiB's accreditation entails regular thorough evaluations of its quality systems by external evaluators.
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