Lithuanian University of Health Sciences
Master of Science in Applied Public Health
Kaunas, Lithuania
MSc
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
06 Jul 2026*
EARLIEST START DATE
01 Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 5,266 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* The online application opens on the 1st of November
Key Summary
About: The Master of Science in Applied Public Health at LSMU trains graduates for public, private, and NGO health roles. The 2 years MSc in Health Sciences (120 ECTS) is taught in English at the largest School of Public Health in the Baltic countries. The programme accepts bachelor’s or master’s holders and covers epidemiology, preventive medicine, health policy, health promotion, and health management. The multicultural campus (28% international students), Erasmus+ mobility, mentoring, tutoring, and counseling support student adaptation.
Career Outcomes: After graduation you can work as epidemiologist, manager, policy analyst, program manager, researcher, or pursue PhD study and teaching roles.
The degree program Applied Public Health aims to provide competencies for students wishing to pursue a career in public and private health sectors as well as in non-governmental organizations. The MPH degree is the most widely recognized professional credential for leadership in public health. The program is intended for graduates already holding a bachelor’s or master’s degree, who are seeking to broaden their understanding and knowledge in the field of public health.
Course details
- Public Health
- 2 years
- MSc in Health Sciences
- 120 ECTS credits
- Taught in English
Why study Applied Public Health at LSMU?
- Studies at the largest School of Public Health in the Baltic countries.
- Diploma recognized in the EU, USA, and other countries.
- The multicultural environment and student community: international students make up 28 % of the total student population at LSMU.
- Possibility to spend a semester or a year abroad with the Erasmus+ exchange program.
- Support system for students’ adaptation mentoring, tutoring, and psychological counseling.
Structure of the program
what you will learn each year
- Year 1: Introduction to Public Health and Health Care System, Environmental Health, Health Ethics and Law, Health Informatics and Research, Applied Epidemiology.
- Year 2: Health Policy and Strategy, Health Economics, Management of Changes, Health Psychology and Human Relations, Methods of Data Analysis, Preparation and Defence of Master’s Thesis.
After graduation, you can
- Work in public health care services in local, national, and international public health centers and other institutions;
- Work in the inter-sectorial field within NGOs and public health projects, actions, and initiatives;
- Play leadership and managerial roles in the health care system;
- Continue your education by entering Ph.D. programs;
- Pursue a professional career in research and teaching in the fields of communicable and non-communicable disease epidemiology, health care service research, preventive medicine, and other areas.