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Master's Degree Medicine & Health Sciences Full Time

Public Health, Master of Health Sciences

at University of Eastern Finland · Joensuu, Finland

Duration

2 years

Intake

—

Mode

Full Time

Tuition

EUR 20,000 total

About this program

The Master’s Degree Programme in Public Health is offered by the Institute of Public Health and Clinical Nutrition in collaboration with the Department of Nursing Science. It covers public health related fields and sectors in regional and global contexts.

The programme uses student-centred teaching methods. Teaching includes classroom teaching and online elements, group work and independent learning. Students complete compulsory and elective studies, create a personal study plan, and write a Master’s thesis. An elective internship can also be included.

The University of Eastern Finland says the programme prepares experts for public health related fields and sectors. Graduates work in roles linked to epidemiology, research, administration, management, field work, health education and entrepreneurship.

Career outcomes

  • epidemiologists
  • researchers
  • administrators
  • managers
  • field workers
  • health educators
  • entrepreneurs

How this course compares

  • It lists 9 Medicine & Health Sciences courses in total, 4 of them at master's level.
  • 17 universities in Finland teach master's Medicine & Health Sciences; the best ranked of the others are listed below.
  • Most master's Medicine & Health Sciences courses in Finland take 2 years; this one does too.
  • University of Eastern Finland has 1 scholarship listed on Educads.

The same course elsewhere in Finland

Epidemiology and Biomedical Data Science, Master of Health Sciences QS #342 Epidemiology and Biomedical Data Science, Master of Health Sciences University of Oulu 2 years EUR 20,000 Master's Degree Programme in Advanced Practice Nursing (APN) (Vaasa), Master of Health Sciences (2 years), Åbo Akademi University #7 in Finland Master's Degree Programme in Advanced Practice Nursing (APN) (Vaasa), Master of Health Sciences (2 years), Åbo Akademi University Åbo Akademi University 2 years EUR 24,000 Master of Health Care, Clinical Optometry (MOptom) #9 in Finland Master of Health Care, Clinical Optometry (MOptom) Oulu University of Applied Sciences 1 year 6 months Master of Health Care, Development and Leadership of Nursing, Metropolia University of Applied Sciences #13 in Finland Master of Health Care, Development and Leadership of Nursing, Metropolia University of Applied Sciences Metropolia University of Applied Sciences 1 year 6 months Master of Health Care, Advanced Practice Nursing (APN), Jamk University of Applied Sciences (Jyväskylä) #14 in Finland Master of Health Care, Advanced Practice Nursing (APN), Jamk University of Applied Sciences (Jyväskylä) Jamk University of Applied Sciences 2 years EUR 24,000 Laurea separate application, Master of Health Care (UAS) #16 in Finland Laurea separate application, Master of Health Care (UAS) Laurea University of Applied Sciences 1 year 5 months Master of Healthcare and Social Services in Crisis Leadership and Innovation #21 in Finland Master of Healthcare and Social Services in Crisis Leadership and Innovation Vaasa University of Applied Sciences 1 year 6 months Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, Biomedical Sciences and Engineering, Master of Science (Technology) Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, Biomedical Sciences and Engineering, Master of Science (Technology) Tampere University 2 years EUR 24,000
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Frequently asked questions

Which other universities in Finland offer master's Medicine & Health Sciences?

University of Oulu (QS #342), Åbo Akademi University (#7 in Finland), Oulu University of Applied Sciences (#9 in Finland), Metropolia University of Applied Sciences (#13 in Finland), Jamk University of Applied Sciences (#14 in Finland), Laurea University of Applied Sciences (#16 in Finland), Vaasa University of Applied Sciences (#21 in Finland), Tampere University are among the 17 that do.

How long is the Public Health, Master of Health Sciences at University of Eastern Finland?

It takes 2 years, studied Full Time.

Are there scholarships at University of Eastern Finland?

Yes — 1 are listed on the university's Educads page, with eligibility and deadlines.

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