Program Overview
The International Community Health at University of Oslo is a MPhil 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 International Community 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: Oslo, Norway
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the International Community 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
- 1st semester: mandatory theoretical and methodological courses, with lectures every day from 9 am 4 pm (30 credits)
- 2nd semester: mandatory courses in methodology, planning your master project, writing the research protocol and medical ethics including application for ethical clearance (15 credits) and elective courses where we recommend the student chooses courses related to their research topic (15 credits)
- 3rd semester: field work and collecting data (30 credits)
- 4th semester: analyzing collected data, writing the thesis and some mandatory lectures mostly in the beginning of the semester (30 credits)
- Strategic communication in community health
- Introduction to Medical Anthropology: key concepts and perspectives
- Epidemiology in practice - Methodology, examples and tools
- Health management information systems
- New priorities for HIV and AIDS in the developing world context prevention, treatment, and care
- Reproductive and sexual Health and human rights
- Ethical issues in international health research - advanced module
- Water and food in a global health perspective
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission to master\'s degree studies requires:
- Higher Education Entrance Qualification and a completed bachelor\'s degree comparable to a Norwegian bachelor\'s degree. Applicants with foreign education, please refer to the country list.
- a specialization defined by the programme
- a minimum grade average of C (in the Norwegian grading scale) or equivalent from the specialization in your degree.
- a language requirement documented by one of the tests/exams below:
a) Passed examination in English foundation course (140 hours/5 periods per week) with a minimum grade of 4 in Norwegian upper secondary school (or an equivalent grade from a Nordic upper secondary school) or passed examination in English from second and/or third school year in Norwegian upper secondary school, or
b) An internationally recognised English language proficiency test.
Required specialization
The applicants are required to have a specialization within health science or social science. If the specialization is not within health, the applicants are required to document some relevant work experience or other type of experience or training within health.
DocumentationYou have to upload all required documents in UiO\'s online application portal.
In addition to the required documents, you MUST upload:
- A Statement of purpose letter - Maximum 1 page. In this motivation letter you should write a little about your background and how it fits into this program, and indicate topics or areas of research you would like to get involved in and if there are any countries or regions you are most interested in, as well as other relevant information. The letter must be written in English.
- CV - Maximum 2 pages
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
Apr, 2027
About University of Oslo
University of Oslo
Oslo, Norway
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University Profile- Application Deadline Apr, 2027
- Start Date Aug, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
