Global Health (Research Master)
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Key Information
Campus location
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
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Introduction
Global Health (Research Master)
Are you eager to unravel the complexities of global health challenges like COVID-19, maternal mortality and mental illness?
Do you want to learn how to analyse global health problems and develop solutions? Do you want to contribute to better and more equitable health for all? During the research master's in Global Health, you will study cross-cutting aspects of health problems and healthcare systems with students from all over the world. You will explore latest developments regarding topics such as infectious and chronic diseases, child and elderly care, and the financial burden of healthcare costs. You will learn to apply inter- and transdisciplinary approaches and a wide range of qualitative and quantitative research methods. And you will gain experience in designing, implementing and &'measuring' interventions that address complex health challenges.
Within the research master's in Global Health, special attention is given to developing your ability to critically assess research designs and research proposals. Building on systems thinking and interdisciplinary research, the programme offers an intensive study of multiple aspects of healthcare systems, including burden of disease, finance, regulatory mechanisms, power constellations, the network society and change management.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Curriculum
1st year
- Global Health Interventions
- Research Methods in Global Health
- Academic Writing for Global Health
- International Comparative Analyses of Health Care Systems
- Research Project Global Health
2nd year
- Addressing Disease Burden in a Global Context
- Advanced Methodology ILA in Global Health
- Ethics in Global Health
- Governance for Global Health
- Writing Research Grant Proposal
- Global Health Master Thesis
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Whether you're looking to become a researcher, public health advocate or policy advisor, the opportunities are endless.
Employers recognise that Global Health graduates from VU Amsterdam are adept at the skills required to face global health challenges, such as:
- critically assessing research designs and researc, h proposals
- designing, implementing and &'measuring' interventions that address complex health challenges
- analysing and comparing different healthcare systems
- bringing together a variety of stakeholders to generate innovative solutions
As a Global Health graduate, you can work in many different types of jobs, including:
- lecturer
- researcher
- policy advisor
- public health advocate
You will also be well-equipped for a PhD programme at a university or research institute.