About

International Health Focusses on poverty-related health problems in low- and middle-income countries. It includes the promotion of health as well as the prevention and treatment of disease. Studies of health systems, health economics and financing, health policy, and management of health services are central. A cursory view of diverse aspects of health in many low- and middle-income countries shows a need for improved health policy, more efficient organisation and management at all levels of health systems, and sustainable financing. In order to make health services accessible to the people who need them most, reforms are urgently needed both at the policy-making level and on the delivery side. The MScIH was developed with these factors in mind. Teaching Approach Participatory teaching and learning methods are the underlying didactic concepts of the course. Participants are expected to take an active part throughout the course, e.g. small group work, individual study time and assignments, presentations based on their own work experience, case studies, and group discussions. Target Group The MScIH is intended for public health-related academic professionals, including nurses and physicians, with at least two years of work experience in public health. Its focus is to provide students with a solid foundation in international public health principles. The programme also focusses on giving students the tools and methods necessary to initiate programmes that would improve health services in an efficient, sustainable, and equitable way. Career Perspectives Graduates are expected to take up policy, planning, management, mentoring, and teaching positions in, for example, international organisations, ministries of health, national health programmes, non-governmental organisations, and universities.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Public health-related academic degree (Bachelorâ€™s or Masterâ€™s degree [minimum of four years], conforms to the standards of Heidelberg University), plus at least one year of professional experience in a public health-related position. English language proficiency: If an applicantâ€™s first language is not English, he/she is requested to provide evidence of his/her English language proficiency with a TOEFL or IELTS test. The academic degrees should have normally been earned within the last six years.

Fee Information

How to Apply

Application is only possible online (for MSc course as well as for a DAAD scholarship). Applications sent by e-mail or post will not be accepted. For details, please see: MScIH Apply here.

Master of Science in International Health (MScIH)