Program Overview
The Public Health at Hamburg University of Applied Sciences is a MPH 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 Health programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Germany 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: Hamburg, Germany
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Public 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
- Global, European and German Public Health
- Population Health and its Social Determinants
- Health Promotion and Prevention
- Project Development and Management
- Epidemiology and Study Designs
- Epidemiology and Biostatistics
- Infectious and Non-Communicable Disease Epidemiology
- Nutrition, Health Behavior and Lifestyle
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Applicants must possess a first degree either in health sciences/ public health or a similar degree relevant to health sciences, such as, for example, medicine, social sciences, nursing or a degree in a health care profession or a degree in a discipline that is closely related to health sciences such as, for example, economics with at least 2,5 in German equivalent marks and a minimum of 210 ECTS
- Transcripts or Diploma Supplement
- Proof of one year of professional experience in public health or qualified scientific work with convincing substantial and methodological relevance to health sciences / public health (attestation of employer)
- Curriculum vitae
- Letter of motivation
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
May, 2027
About Hamburg University of Applied Sciences
Hamburg University of Applied Sciences
Hamburg, Germany
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University Profile- Application Deadline May, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
