Program Overview
The Public Health at UIT the Arctic University of Norway is a Master programme in Computer Science & IT over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of computer science & it. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Public Health programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Norway and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Location: Tromsø, Norway
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Public Health programme are prepared for diverse careers in computer science & it:
- Software Engineer / Developer
- Data Scientist
- Machine Learning Engineer
- IT Project Manager
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Cloud Solutions Architect
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Society, Culture and Public Health
- Introduction to Epidemiology and Biostatistics
- Health Economics and Policy
- Ethics
- International and Environmental Health
- Health Technology Assessment and Medical Decision-making
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission to the Master\'s programme in Public Health requires a Bachelor\'s degree (180 ECTS credits) in Health Sciences, Social Sciences or Natural Sciences, or equivalent qualification. For students who hold a Bachelor\'s degree in Social Sciences or Natural Sciences, the degree must contain a minimum 80 ECTS (or equivalent) within the fields specific to the Master\'s degree programme in Public Health; epidemiology, health economics, biostatistics, health sociology, global- and environmental health.
The minimum average grade requirement is:
C - for Bachelor\'s degree or equivalent issued in Europe, Canada, USA, Australia and New Zealand.
B - for Bachelor\'s degree or equivalent issued in all other countries.
The students must master the use of a computer and have access to a PC, MacBook or laptop with Internet connection.
Applicants will be ranked by the Admission committee for the Master Public Health programme, and up to 30 qualified applicants will be admitted. In 2015 a small number of qualified Nordic applicants (C average grade) were offered not admission due to competition for the 30 spots on the programme.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Please contact the university for application deadline information.
About University of Tromsø - The Arctic University of Norway
University of Tromsø - The Arctic University of Norway
Norway
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University Profile- Start Date 2018-08-14
- Language English
- Duration 24 months