Public Health
Euro-FH – Europäische Fernhochschule Hamburg · Hamburg, Germany
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Quick Overview
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You want to prevent diseases, promote health, and help people live longer, whether in the general population or within specific groups—this Master’s programme is designed for you. The Euro-FH M.Sc. Public Health combines solid subject knowledge with innovative approaches and a focus on sustainability and mental-health prevention.
During your studies, you learn how to analyse health systems using scientific methods, manage crises, develop effective prevention measures, and implement sustainable solutions. You also choose specialisations based on your interests and prepare for diverse specialist and leadership roles across public and private healthcare-related sectors.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Einführung in Public Health
- Internationale Gesundheitssysteme
- Gesundheitspolitik
- Ethik und Public Health
- Klimawandel, Nachhaltigkeit und Gesundheit
- ePublic Health
- Evidenzbasierte Medizin und angewandte Versorgungsforschung
- Epidemiologie und Biostatistik
- Sekundärdatenanalyse im Gesundheitswesen
- Die Vertiefungsmodule: Wahl von 3 Spezialisierungen aus 18
- Zusätzlich Wahl von zwei von sechs methodischen Aspekten
- Data Storytelling
- Transformationsforschung und Grounded Theory
- Forschungs- und Entwicklungsmanagement
- Digitale Transformation, Grundlagen und Kernelemente
- Agile Methoden
- Projekt- und anwendungsorientierte Umsetzung der Public-Health-Inhalte
- Master thesis / final academic work
- Integration of research and Public-Health methods
- Independent scientific work and synthesis of programme content
Curriculum
120 ECTS Master of Science (M.Sc.) Public Health. Includes compulsory core modules, method elective modules, a specialisation elective pool, and the Master Thesis.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Methodisches Handwerkszeug and foundational Public Health modules | Quantitative und qualitative Forschungsmethoden | 8 | 38 |
| Evidenzbasierte Medizin & Angewandte Versorgungsforschung | 6 | |||
| Epidemiologie und Biostatistik | 6 | |||
| Gesellschaftliche Rahmenbedingungen der Gesundheit | 6 | |||
| Public Health und Interdisziplinarität | 6 | |||
| ePublic Health | 6 | |||
| Semester 2 | Core Public Health policy, ethics, prevention and elective method modules | Internationale Gesundheitssysteme | 6 | 46 |
| Gesundheitspolitik | 6 | |||
| Ethik und Public Health | 6 | |||
| Klimawandel, Nachhaltigkeit und Gesundheit | 8 | |||
| Angewandte Prävention und Gesundheitsförderung | 8 | |||
| Wahlbereich Ausgewählte methodische Aspekte [Wahl 2 aus 6] | 12 | |||
| Semester 3 | Method elective selection and specialisation elective pool | Wahlbereich Ausgewählte Aspekte der Prävention und Gesundheitsförderung [Wahl 3 aus 18] | 18 | 42 |
| Environmental Burden of Disease | 6 | |||
| Forschungs- und Entwicklungsmanagement | 6 | |||
| Sekundärdatenanalyse im Gesundheitswesen | 6 | |||
| Digitale Transformation, Grundlagen und Kernelemente | 6 | |||
| Semester 4 | Master thesis | Master-Thesis | 18 | 18 |
| Total | All compulsory modules, method elective module block, specialisation elective pool, and Master Thesis | 120 ECTS | ||
Career outcomes
- You will gain job-relevant Public-Health competencies that fit roles in health authorities, ministries, health insurance organisations, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, and NPOs/NGOs.
- You will be equipped to analyse health systems with scientific methods and apply evidence to develop, implement, and evaluate prevention and public-health solutions.
- Your specialisation choices (from 18 options) help you shape your profile toward areas like global health, healthy and smart cities, digital prevention, or climate change and health—so you graduate with a clearer direction for your next role.
- You learn core methods including epidemiology, biostatistics, and secondary data analysis, which are valuable for data-driven public-health planning and evaluation.
- The Master degree is designed to prepare you for both specialist and leadership tasks in public and private health-sector settings.
Employability rate
Public Health (Master) graduates in Germany typically see an employability rate of around 82% and an unemployment rate of about 18%, reflecting ongoing demand for qualified health-policy and public-health professionals across public and healthcare organisations.
Together, this indicates a generally stable outlook, especially for candidates who can apply evidence and analytics to prevention, evaluation, and health-system improvement.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree (foreign qualifications) | You must hold a completed first academic degree that corresponds to a first degree required for Master’s admission. For this Master’s programme, Euro-FH also checks whether your completed first degree is compatible for admission and may consider relevant professional experience. |
| Work experience (international applicants) | Admission requires completed first study plus at least 1 year of relevant professional experience. If you have less than a full year of professional experience after your first degree, Euro-FH may request a motivation letter as part of the application documents. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine & Health | Direct match | Admission criteria focus on having a completed first degree plus at least 1 year of professional experience; your prior studies and documents are reviewed for compatibility for this specific Master’s programme. |
Language requirements
For Master studies, you typically need English skills at B2 level according to the European Reference Framework for Languages. Euro-FH also uses an internal English self-test during the application process, and you may be asked to confirm English proficiency as part of your enrolment documents.
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
Other accepted proofs
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Programme fee | EUR 328 / per month | The programme page states: Ab 328 €/Monat studieren (starting from EUR 328 per month). |
Proof of financial resources
International students need to be able to cover living costs and study-related expenses while in Germany. For your visa/residence application, you must provide financial proof as required by German immigration guidance (for example, a recognised blocked account or other officially accepted evidence).
- Blocked account or equivalent recognised proof of sufficient funds as required for a Germany residence permit
- Any study-related payment obligations published by the university (tuition and any semester fee if applicable), to support your overall financial plan
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | N/A | N/A |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Register and submit your online application
Choose the Master programme Public Health and submit your application through Euro-FH’s official online registration. During the online form you indicate relevant prerequisites and any recognition or credit-transfer needs if applicable. After submission, you receive a booking confirmation with information on what you must provide next.
Send your application documents for admission checking
Submit the required documents listed in the official Public Health (M.Sc.) application checklist. Euro-FH requires you to provide your first degree certificate and transcript information, the Euro-FH statistics data sheet, and proof of at least 1 year of professional experience after your first degree. Documents are submitted as scans/photos by email for the admissions review and enrolment process.
Complete any required confirmation steps for eligibility
During the document review, Euro-FH checks your eligibility and may request additional materials depending on your situation (for example, if your professional experience after the first degree is not yet complete). If you want to have prior achievements recognised, you must submit the relevant recognition request documents as specified by Euro-FH. Make sure your English proficiency confirmation and all checklist items are included as required.
Start your studies and access the learning materials
Once your admission and enrolment are completed, you receive access to the online campus and your first study materials. Euro-FH states that the study start is available at any time for this programme, so your start depends on when your onboarding is finalised. Use the provided support contacts and study guidance to plan your first examinations and study rhythm.