Program Overview
Public Health Science involves promotion of health and quality of life, prevention of disease and improvement of health systems. The Master's Programme in Public Health Sciences has a multidisciplinary approach and a global perspective. The programme offers two areas of specialisation: Public Health Epidemiology, and Health Promotion and Prevention.
Key Program Features
- Immersive On-Campus Experience: In-person seminars, laboratory sessions, and professional networking at Karolinska Institutet.
- Expert Faculty: Taught by research-active academics and practitioners with deep expertise in Health & Medicine.
- Diverse International Cohort: Study alongside students from around the world, broadening your global professional network.
- Research-Informed Curriculum: Content grounded in the latest academic research and real-world industry practice.
- Dissertation / Capstone Project: Culminating independent project applying your expertise to an original research question or industry challenge.
- Dedicated Career Support: Access to career coaching, employer networking events, and job placement assistance.
- 24 months Duration: Part-time and accelerated options may be available — enquire with the admissions office.
Career Opportunities
Career
Graduates are well prepared for a variety of career opportunities in the private and public sectors, particularly within authorities responsible for public health, both in Sweden and abroad. The programme also provides a solid foundation for further study at doctoral level (PhD).
Program Curriculum
Study plan with constituent courses
For students starting the programme in 2026 or later
(Courses marked with * are included in both spcialisations.)
Public Health Epidemiology Term. Name of the course. Credits. Main field of study. Cycle
1. *Public health sciences - concepts and theories. 7.5 credits. Public Health Sciences. Second 1. *Methods for studying the distribution of health. 7.5 credits. Public Health Sciences. Second 1. *Biostatistics 1. 7.5 credits. Public Health Sciences. Second 1. *Collecting and organizing epidemiological data. 7.5 credits. Public Health Sciences. Second
2. *Theory of science. 2.5 credits. Public Health Sciences. Second 2. Applied epidemiology 1 - distribution of health. 5 credits. Public Health Sciences. Second 2 *Epidemiological methods for studying determinants of health. 7.5 credits. Public Health Sciences. Second 2 *Biostatistics 2. 7.5 credits. Public Health Sciences. Second 2. *Qualitative methods. 7.5 credits. Public Health Sciences. Second
3. *Project management. 3 credits. Public Health Sciences. Second 3. *Systematic review and meta-analysis. 3 credits. Public Health Sciences. Second 3. *Epidemiological methods for outcome evaluation of public health interventions. 7,5 credits. Public Health Sciences. Second 3. Applied epidemiology 2 - determinants of health. 16,5 credits. Public Health Sciences. Second
4. *Degree Project in Public Health Sciences. 30 credits. Public Health Sciences. Second
Health Promotion and Prevention Term. Name of the course. Credits. Main field of study. Cycle
Admission Requirements
Specific eligibility
A Bachelor's degree or a professional degree equivalent to a Swedish Bachelor's degree of at least 180 credits in public health science, healthcare or other relevant social sciences subject area. And proficiency in English equivalent to English B/English 6.
Documentation requirements
Document your studies
Please follow the documentation requirements on the page Provide application documents at universityadmissions.se .
If you are in your final year of a degree equivalent to a Swedish bachelor's degree of at least 180 credits, you may be conditionally admitted. Please read the instructions on how to document your ongoing studies on the page Final year of bachelor's studies at universityadmissions.se .
Document your English language proficiency
You will find instructions on how to meet the English language requirement of English B/English 6 on the page English language requirements at universityadmissions.se .
Selection
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 37100
Fees
If you have citizenship within the EU/EEA, or Switzerland, you are not required to pay application or tuition fees. For further details see the page Find out if you need to pay fees at universityadmissions.se .
Application fee
Tuition fee
Total amount: 360 000 SEK First instalment: 90 000 SEK Tuition fees Scholarships
Application process
Read more on entry requirements, documentation requirements and the selection process on the page Apply for a master's programme
Application
You apply via universityadmissions.se.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Financial Aid & Funding Opportunities
A range of funding options may be available to students enrolling at Karolinska Institutet. Explore all options early — many scholarships have deadlines months before programme start.
- University Scholarships: Karolinska Institutet may offer merit-based, need-based, or programme-specific scholarships for postgraduate students. Contact the international or financial aid office for current awards.
- Government Scholarships (): National governments often fund outbound and inbound student mobility. Check your home country's government scholarship schemes (e.g., national student loan bodies, ministry of education awards).
- International Scholarships: Major funders include: Commonwealth Scholarships, Fulbright (USA programmes), Chevening (UK), Erasmus+ (Europe), DAAD (Germany), Campus France, Australia Awards, and many more.
- Employer Sponsorship: Professionals returning to study may negotiate tuition sponsorship with their employer, particularly for MBA or executive programmes.
- Graduate Assistantships / Fellowships: Some universities offer funded research or teaching assistant positions that include a stipend and partial or full tuition waiver.
- External Foundations: Rotary Foundation, Aga Khan Foundation, Ford Foundation, and many discipline-specific bodies fund postgraduate study globally.
- Payment Plans: Flexible instalment plans may allow you to spread tuition payments across the academic year.
About Karolinska Institutet
Karolinska Institutet
Stockholm, Sweden
Karolinska Institutet (KI) is one of the world’s leading medical universities, located in Stockholm, Sweden, and founded in 1810. It is internationally renowned for medical education, biomedical...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2 February 2026
- Start Date February 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months