MSc in Global Health
University of Copenhagen (KU)
Duration
2 years
Intake
September
Degree
Master’s
Program Overview
The Master of Science (MSc) in Global Health at the University of Copenhagen offers an interdisciplinary education focused on understanding and addressing complex global health challenges. The program combines social sciences, biomedical sciences, and health systems perspectives, preparing students for careers in international development, public health, policy-making, research, and global health organizations.
It is a 2-year full-time program taught in English, featuring a mix of lectures, group work, fieldwork, and research projects. Students can specialize in specific areas such as Policy, Financing and Health Care Systems or Disaster Risk Management in their second year. The program is designed for both EU and international students, with tuition fees applying primarily to non-EU/EEA students.
Graduates emerge with strong analytical, research, and practical skills to tackle global health issues in diverse professional environments worldwide.
Key Information
University
University of Copenhagen (KU)
Campus
Copenhagen
Total Credits
120
Study Mode
Full-time
Loan Availability
No
Program Details
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Course Structure
Year 1 (Two Semesters)
- Compulsory foundational courses, such as:
- Global Health Foundations
- The Anthropology of Global Health
- Health Research Methodology
- Planetary Health Dynamics
- Country Exposure (fieldwork and research abroad)
- Global Partners, Policies, and Health Care Systems
- Strategies for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
Year 2 (Two Semesters)
- Specialization (25% of program) in one of the selected study tracks:
- Policy, Financing, and Health Care Systems
- Disease Burden, Challenges and Changes
- E-health and ICT in Health
- Disaster Risk Management
- Generalist track
Entry Requirement
Academic
You must have a relevant Bachelor's degree or equivalent from Danish or international universities.
Language
IELTS - 6.5/6
TOEFL - 83
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