Karolinska Institutet Master's Programme in Public Health Sciences
Karolinska Institutet

Karolinska Institutet

Master's Programme in Public Health Sciences

Stockholm, Sweden

Master degree

2 years

English

Full time

On-Campus

* For the autumn 2021 intake application period is open from mid October 2020 to mid January 2021

Key Summary

    About : The Master's Programme in Public Health Sciences offers a comprehensive education designed to equip students with knowledge and skills in public health. This programme covers essential areas such as epidemiology, health policy, and community health. It provides practical training and prepares students to address health challenges at local and global levels. Students can expect to engage in research projects and collaborative learning experiences to enhance their understanding of public health.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue various career opportunities, including roles as public health practitioners, health educators, or research analysts. They may work in government agencies, non-profit organizations, or healthcare institutions. The skills gained through this programme enable graduates to contribute effectively to health promotion and disease prevention efforts.

The programme gives you the possibility to develop a scientific approach and a good theoretical understanding of Public Health Sciences as well as for the chosen specialisation in Public Health Epidemiology or Health Promotion and Prevention.

Both tracks include advanced studies in epidemiology, biostatistics as well as methods outcome evaluation of interventions. Common courses also include concepts and theories in Public Health Sciences, qualitative approaches and project management. The track in Public Health Epidemiology has a further focus on applied epidemiology in order to develop the skills to describe, analyse and reflect upon a variety of public health issues and to critically review epidemiological studies. For the track in Health Promotion and Prevention the emphasis lies on applying methods for health promotion and preventive actions in order to develop skills in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating health interventions at both individual and structural levels.