Master's Programme in Public and Global Health
Tampere, Finland
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Request application deadline *
EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 10,000 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* Application for studies starting in autumn 2025 begins 11 December 2024 and ends 3 January 2025
** per academic year for non-EU/EEA students
Key Summary
Introduction
Because health is a right and not a privilege
The effects of global phenomena are transforming the way we work for health at both national and international levels. Our program offers a unique opportunity to study the intertwined disciplines of public and global health.
As a student in our program, the student is equipped with the necessary expertise and skills to work in the complex setting of contemporary and emerging health challenges. The program integrates the themes of public and global health in the course curriculum, which consists of interdisciplinary studies in public health and social sciences.
You will acquire a thorough grounding in the core disciplines of public health - epidemiology, health promotion, health policy, health protection and security, health systems, and health economics. In addition, you will grow your knowledge and expertise in global health policy and in understanding the dynamics between multilevel and intersectoral governance and health. The wide range of courses enables you to gain expertise in your areas of interest, including topics such as social determinants of health, Health in All Policies (HiAP), aging, social protection, health and environment, sustainable food systems and policies, global health governance, pandemics, or Nordic welfare states.
Tampere University’s international setting and our program facilitate the development of a global network of contacts and gain experience working in multicultural and multidisciplinary teams. You can apply your skills from the courses and your experiences in practice through an internship in Finland or abroad. Your learning will be enhanced through the opportunity to interact with approachable faculty committed to fostering dialogue with and among students throughout the program.
Welcome to the community of current and future global health experts!
Admissions
Curriculum
Study contents
Global governance and global phenomena are transforming the way we work for health both nationally and internationally.
Our program offers a unique opportunity to study the intertwined disciplines of public and global health. Students will be equipped with the necessary expertise and skills to work in the complex setting of contemporary and emerging health challenges. All courses are firmly grounded in international research and have a strong focus on transferring this knowledge into practice.
Our vision is for students to gain a firm grounding in the core competencies of both public and global health. The public health component corresponds to a Master of Public Health (MPH). We also want to equip our graduates with practical skills for their future working life: an optional internship or a work placement is part of the program and real-life cases and assignments are studied in the courses.
Global phenomena affect well-being and health in both the global South and the global North, transforming the way we work for health on both national and international levels. It is our mission to advocate for health and promote conditions in which people can be healthy across the world.
Educating future experts in public and global health
This is an integrated program in public and global health expertly tailored to emphasize interdisciplinary studies in health sciences and social sciences. Our students acquire a thorough grounding in all the core disciplines of public and global health: epidemiology, health promotion, health systems, health economics, global health policy and governance, inequalities, social protection, sustainability, and planetary health. The wide range of elective courses offered enables students to gain expertise in their areas of interest.
As one of our students you will:
Grow your expertise and expand your knowledge further on elective courses including migration, aging, global mental health, and research methods to mention but a few. It is also possible to take relevant courses from other programs at our faculty, such as public policy, gender studies, and peace and conflict.
Study in an international setting:
- develop a global network of contacts
- work in multicultural and multidisciplinary teams
Learn to apply your knowledge and skills in practice through:
- a work placement of 3 months as a part of your program
- courses that provide you with skills and resonate with real-world challenges
Enjoy the advantage of small classes adapted to the needs and interests of students.
Interact with an approachable faculty committed to engaging with students.
Thesis
The Master’s Thesis Studies in the PGH program are 30 ECTS credits. This comprises two Master’s Thesis seminars, together with 5 ECTS credits, and an individually planned, designed, and written Master's Thesis. In the process of writing the thesis, the student learns how to provide constructive comments on the scientific work of fellow students, can utilize feedback given by others, and learns how to present his/her scientific work to others. After writing an accepted Master’s Thesis, the student will be able to set specific objectives for a research or development project and has the ability to determine objectives, choose the research or evaluation methods, and carry out and report a small study or development project based on existing or self-collected data.
Scholarships and Funding
Tampere University Tuition Fee Scholarships
Tampere University tuition fee scholarship is an exclusive opportunity awarded to a limited number of the best-performing applicants in each programme.
Tampere University tuition fee scholarships awarded at admission cover 50% of the tuition fees for the programme duration.
Early bird offer
While Tampere University scholarships are available to a limited number of applicants, the early bird offer is available at admission to all fee-paying students. The early bird offer gives a 1500 € reduction on the programme tuition fee during the first year of studies.
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Career Opportunities
Equipped with knowledge and skills, our graduates go to work in diverse fields such as governmental agencies, non-governmental organizations, academia, and private industry in Finland or elsewhere.
Internship / Work Placement
The optional 3-month internship is a chance to get your foot in the door of a possible future employer and to enhance networking with other professionals in your field.
The best time for the internship is usually in the second year of the program or in the summer. The chosen internship should be relevant to the student and the program and may be in an international setting or in Finland.
As a rule, it is the responsibility of the student to identify and apply to host organizations, which match their interests and career goals. The internship host can be e.g. a national or an international organization, a non-governmental organization, a research institute, or a company. The faculty will assist the student with the practical arrangements and may be able to help identify potential internship hosts. Some options for funding an internship or work placement are available through the University.
Postgraduate study opportunities
As the master’s degree of 120 ECTS credits gives eligibility for doctoral studies, many of our graduates have also gone on to pursue doctoral studies in public and global health, and other disciplines. Several graduates have applied to and been selected for the IPPE program (International Doctoral Programme in Epidemiology and Public Health) in the Faculty of Social Sciences at Tampere University.