Program Overview
The Global Health Care at Arcada University of Applied Sciences is a Master programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 18 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 medicine & health sciences. 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 Global Health Care programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Finland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Helsinki, Finland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Global Health Care programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Fundamentals of global health, introductory course
- Basic epidemiology and health situation in a globalizing world
- HIV/AIDS prevention and management
- Emergency, disaster Preparedness and management
- Global health policies and actors on the global arena
- Crises, globalization and health care
- Administration, management, leadership and professional development
- Global health ethics and values
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A suitable Bachelor\'s degree in the following health care fields:
- At least 3 years of relevant work experience gained after the completion of the higher education degree (Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree).
Participation in the entrance exams
Selection of students is partly based on an entrance exam. Thus all applicants who meet the eligibility criteria will be invited to take part in an entrance exam.
The entrance exam consists of two parts:
1. Material-based written exam measuring academic skills and understanding of the content of the material and programme.- This part is based on the written materials available on the exam. There is no pre-reading material.
- The interview can be arranged as an individual, pair or group interview.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: EUR 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Arcada University of Applied Sciences directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Arcada University of Applied Sciences
Arcada University of Applied Sciences
Helsinki, Finland
Arcada University of Applied Sciences is a Swedish-language university of applied sciences in Helsinki, Finland. It is owned and maintained by the Arcada Foundation.
University Profile- Application Deadline 2025-01-18
- Start Date 2018-08-24
- Language English
- Duration 18 months
