This postgraduate course in Global Public Health is designed to enable you as a graduate of international healthcare to meet modern, multidisciplinary requirements in a globalised, dynamic healthcare system. You will learn how knowledge in Global Public Health is managing and promoting health, in addition to preventing illness.The course focuses on public health in industrialised as well as in developing areas of the world, as you will explore major global health problems and their relation to culture, politics, human rights and ethical values.

These topics are explored in more depth during the winter and summer school at the European Campus in charming Lower Bavaria close to the Austrian border. By the time of graduation, top students will have gained the theoretical foundation to enable future doctorate studies or work in scientific fields.

Degree: Master of Arts (M.A.) 

Duration: 3 semesters (1.5 years)

Start: October (winter semester)

Location: Online. Classes during the semester are taught online, whereas the summer school and winter school are on location.

Taught in: English

Suitable applicants:

• Students from a variety of different backgrounds in medicine, health policy and academic health research interested in studying public health, international development, law and ethics, nursing and statistics
• Healthcare professionals and other practitioners who want to broaden their knowledge of how to reach the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030 and who want to improve health globally

Admission requirements:

• Completion of an undergraduate study programme at a university in Germany or abroad which encompasses at least 180 ECTS credits in the fields of health, medicine, medical computer science or any other degree related to health
• Minimum 2 years work experience, part time work can be credited
• No study visa for non-EU students necessary
• A successfully completed assessment test
  • Application for the assessement test
  • Dates for the assessment test: 12 May 2022 / 2 June 2022 / 1 July 2022

Application procedure:

• Read step by step of how to apply

Fees: No tuition fees, only €62 student services fee per semester

Enquiries: welcome@th-deg.de | prospective student advisors

After successfully completing this postgraduate degree, expect to build your career in sectors including:

• Governments
• NGO’s
• Consultancies
• International organisations (e.g. UNDP, UNFPA, WHO)
• Healthcare management
• Health promotion
• Human resource management
• Administration
• Marketing and controlling
• Occupational healthcare

Overview of the courses (From the Study and Examination Regulations), Weekly Semester Hours (SWS) and ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) for the Master's degree in Global Public Health.