Here are the admission requirements for the Master's programme in Public Health

We offer the Master's in Public Health in 2 versions: the shortened 60-ECTS version takes 2 semesters in full-time studies. The 120 ECTS version takes 4 semesters in full-time studies.

For the 120-ECTS version in 4 semesters, the following requirements apply:

• You have a first degree in Health Sciences or Nursing, Human Biology, Human Medicine, or Pharmacy with a final grade of at least 'satisfactory'.
• With a degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Sociology, or a related Social Science, or in Political or Economic Sciences, you can be admitted if you have completed at least 2 courses of 10 ECTS each with a focus on Medical Fundamentals in your undergraduate studies. Alternatively, you can take corresponding courses at IU.

For the shortened 60-ECTS version, the following requirements apply:

• You have a first degree with a final grade of at least 'satisfactory'.
• If your first degree is 180 ECTS, you need to take additional courses of 30 ECTS and demonstrate at least 1 year of relevant work experience. Alternatively, you need to demonstrate at least 2 years of relevant work experience.
• If your degree is 210 ECTS, you need to demonstrate at least 1 year of qualified work experience. This work experience must have been gained after your studies.
• If your degree is 240 ECTS, which is the case for many diploma degrees, you also need to demonstrate 1 year of qualified work experience in addition to your degree.

Study Content & Modules: This is the Study Schedule in the Master Public Health

The Master's programme at IU International University is modular. A module usually consists of 5 credit points (ECTS) and concludes with an examination, such as an exam or a written assignment. This way, you complete your Master's degree step by step - and even largely determine when you want to complete which module.

In the 60-ECTS variant, you can structure your study plan in full-time study as follows:

• 1 Semester: Epidemiology, Research Methodology, Social Medicine, Health Policy and Planning, Biostatistics and Demography, Health Economics
• 2nd Semester: Seminar: Planetary Health, Elective Module A, Master's Thesis

You can choose your specialisation from these topics: Work and Health, Digitization in Medicine and Nursing, Gender, Participation and Health, Health Promotion and Communication, Health Communication, Infectious Diseases and Global Health, Innovation in Pharma and Medical Technology, Nutrition and Global Health.

In the 120-ECTS variant, you could structure your curriculum in full-time study as follows:

• 1st Semester: Public Health, Epidemiology, Research Methodology, Social Medicine, Health Policy and Planning, Biostatistics and Demography
• 2nd Semester: Health Economics, International Health Systems, Project: Public Health Research, Prevention and Health Promotion, Global Health, Health Psychology and Sociology
• 3rd Semester: Seminar: Societal Challenges of Digitalisation, Evidence-Based Practice and Process Design in Healthcare, Elective Module A, Elective Module B
• 4th Semester: Master Thesis

In the 120-ECTS variant, you choose a total of 2 specialised subjects according to your interests.

You choose the first specialisation module from these topics: Work and Health, Digitization in Medicine and Nursing, Gender, Participation and Health, Infectious Diseases and Global Health, Nutrition and Global Health.

You choose the second specialised module from these topics: Applied Quantitative and Qualitative Methods, Applied Statistics and Data Science, Work and Health, Digitization in Medicine and Nursing, Gender, Participation and Health, Health Communication, Health Policy and Management, Health Care Management A, Infectious Diseases and Planetary Health, Innovation in Pharma and Medical Technology, Management and Leadership, Nutrition and Planetary Health, Employee Recruitment and Retention in Medicine and Nursing.

Study Concept: How the Part-Time Study in Public Health at IU Works

You can adapt the online study programme in Public Health at IU International University flexibly to your life and daily routine as it suits you best. For example, you choose one of 3 study models: In the full-time study, you need a total of 2 semesters or 4 semesters until you graduate, depending on the study variant. In part-time study I, you study for 3 or 6 semesters until graduation. Or you opt for part-time study II and take 4 or 8 semesters to graduate.

With each module registration at IU, you will receive study materials as printed study materials. All materials are also available digitally. The IU Interactive Books are innovative learning scripts enriched with video clips and quiz questions at the end of each lesson. Depending on the module, the study materials are supplemented with podcasts, live tutorials and video content in the form of so-called Shortcasts. You can access the IU Interactive Books via the practical IU Learn App.

In many modules, virtual events are also offered, allowing you to interact interactively with your peers and lecturers.

Especially convenient and flexible is the option to take module exams in the form of online exams. You can take an online exam 24/7, 7 days a week - whenever you feel best prepared for the exam in, for example, building construction. Furthermore, we operate about 40 exam centres in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, where you can also take your exams in the traditional way.