Program Overview
The Global Health at University of Copenhagen is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences 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 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 programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across China 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
- Tuition: EUR 16,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Copenhagen, China
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Global Health 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
- Senior Adviser Peter Furu Copenhagen School of Global HealthDepartment of International Health, Immunology and Microbiology
- Assoc Prof Ingelise Andersen Section of Social MedicineDepartment of Public Health
- Prof Ib C. Bygbjerg Copenhagen School of Global HealthDepartment of International Health, Immunology and Microbiology
- Assoc Prof Marie L. Nørredam Danish Research Centre for Migration, Ethnicity and HealthDepartment of Public Health
- Assoc Prof Helle Samuelsen Medical AnthropologyDepartment of Anthropology
- Assistant professor Karin Schiøler Copenhagen School of Global HealthDepartment of International Health, Immunology and Microbiology
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements
If you have completed a Bachelors degree within the last 3 years or if you are enrolled in the final semester of a Bachelors programme, you are eligible to apply for the Masters programme in Global Health.
Regardless of what university you are enrolled at, you can - if you meet the course and language requirements - apply on the basis of a relevant Bachelors degree.
Bachelors degrees that grant direct access?There are no Bachelor\'s degrees that grant direct access to the MSc in Global Health.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 16,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: EUR 16,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Copenhagen 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 University of Copenhagen
University of Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Denmark
public research university in Copenhagen, Denmark
University Profile- Application Deadline Jan, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
