Program Overview
The Public and Global Health at University of Tampere 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 Public and Global Health 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 10,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Tampere, Finland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Public and 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
- Overview and key concepts in public health
- Global dynamics influencing health
- Basic epidemiology
- Health promotion policies and programmes
- Environment, technology and health
- The application of economics to health care
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Programme specific admissions criteria:
- To be eligible to the programme an applicant must have a university level Bachelor\'s degree in public or global health or another health-related field or alternatively a university level Bachelor\'s degree in some other relevant field accompanied with a sufficient amount of studies in the field of health. In addition, work experience in public or global health will be taken into account.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 10,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: EUR 10,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Tampere 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 Tampere
University of Tampere
Tampere, Finland
former university in the city of Tampere, Finland (1925–2018)
University Profile- Application Deadline Jan, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
