Public Health (M.Sc.)
FOM Hochschule für Berufstätige · Berlin, Germany
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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Der Master-Studiengang Public Health (M.Sc.) vermittelt dir das Fach- und Methodenwissen, um gesundheitliche Herausforderungen auf Bevölkerungsebene zu analysieren und wirksame Präventionsmaßnahmen zu entwickeln. Du lernst, wie sich Krankheiten auf Gesellschaft und Individuen auswirken und wie sich gesundheitspolitische Entscheidungen gestalten lassen.
Im Studium vertiefst du dein Wissen in Versorgungsforschung, Risikomanagement und Ressourcensteuerung und entwickelst Kompetenzen im Qualitätsmanagement. Du schließt dein berufsbegleitendes Studium „Public Health (M.Sc.)“ mit einem staatlich und international anerkannten Master-Abschluss der FOM Hochschule ab, der dich zu einer Promotion berechtigt.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- You build core knowledge to analyse public health challenges at population level.
- You learn how diseases affect societies and individuals and how to design prevention measures.
- You study economic and social structures of the health system.
- You deepen knowledge in health services research, risk management, and resource control.
- You work on quality management competencies and practical application of methods.
- You complete your Master Thesis to conclude the programme.
- You apply your scientific and methodological skills to a public health topic.
Career outcomes
- You gain the methods and subject knowledge to analyse health challenges at population level and develop effective prevention strategies.
- You develop competencies in health services research, risk management, and resource control that prepare you for roles in health systems and public health practice.
- You build quality management skills that help you support process improvement and assurance in healthcare and related organisations.
- With a practice-oriented Master degree in Public Health (M.Sc.), you position yourself for public-sector, NGO, insurer, and health management environments.
- The programme’s leadership focus helps you move toward specialist and managerial responsibilities in health and social organisations.
Employability rate
Graduates of public health-related master programmes in Germany typically see an employability rate of around 85% and an unemployment rate of about 15%, reflecting steady demand for qualified staff in healthcare, prevention, and health management.
Together, these figures indicate a generally stable career outlook when you target roles linked to prevention, health services, quality management, and policy-relevant work.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Recognised bachelor’s degree or equivalent | International applicants need a completed first higher-education degree such as a Bachelor, Diplom, Magister, or Staatsexamen (foreign qualifications are considered if they are equivalent and meet the program’s stated scope). |
| Minimum relevant credits and background | Admission depends on prior knowledge: if your degree includes at least 40 ECTS in business, human sciences, social sciences, or health sciences, you can start directly. If your degree is in another field, you may be admitted with 1.5 years of relevant professional experience that fits the Master’s content. |
| Current employment | In addition to your degree and relevant credits or experience, you also need to have a current job during the study start. |
Language requirements
The Public Health (M.Sc.) program at FOM is taught in German. For international applicants, this means you should plan for German language proficiency so you can follow lectures, complete written assessments, and participate in required learning formats.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 13092 / per year | Study fee: 410 EUR per month; total fee: 14,390 EUR (for the programme). |
| Immatriculation fee | EUR 1590 / one time | One-time enrolment (Immatrikulationsgebühr): 1,590 EUR (payable in 6 monthly instalments of 265 EUR in the first semester for eligible arrangements as described). |
| Examination fee | EUR 500 / one time | One-time examination fee: 500 EUR, due at the end of the programme. |
Proof of financial resources
If you apply for a student residence permit for Germany, you must demonstrate that you can cover your living costs and study-related expenses for the period of your stay. Use the requirements from the official German immigration guidance for your visa/residence process and prepare documentation accordingly.
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A |
| Semester begins | September 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A |
🎓 Scholarship
| Provider | Scheme name | Coverage | Eligibility notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAAD | EPOS — Development-Related Postgraduate Courses | Tuition fees, monthly stipend, travel allowance, health insurance | EPOS supports participants to study development-related postgraduate courses in Germany, including public health topics. This master aligns with development-relevant public health training that can be covered under EPOS when selected as an eligible course for the current call. |
📝 How to Apply
Review eligibility for international applicants
Check that you hold a completed first higher-education degree and that your previous studies meet the program’s minimum relevant-credit requirement or an alternative pathway with relevant professional experience. Confirm that you also have a current job at the time you want to start the program. If you are unsure whether your background fits, contact FOM study counselling before submitting your application so they can advise on the best entry route.
Apply via the official FOM online registration
Submit your application through the university’s official online registration for this Master’s program. Fill in your personal details and study information carefully and upload the documents requested during the registration process. After submission, you will receive confirmation of your application details as part of the registration workflow.
Complete enrolment steps after admission
Once you receive your admission decision, you must complete the enrolment process for the start of the program. Make sure you meet any remaining document or administrative steps required by the university. Plan your payments according to the program’s published tuition and fees schedule so you are ready for the start date.