At the master's program in International Community Health (ICH) you will learn to analyze global health issues, policies, and initiatives. You will gain the knowledge and skills needed to gather evidence on community health and to design and evaluate programs for health promotion and disease prevention.
You will learn about the roles of different organizations in international and global health, all while considering the impacts of environmental and climate change.
The teaching is research based, and combines theory, methods and ethical reflection with relevant global examples. You will meet educators linked to various global health institutions and organisations, providing insight into how your education is relevant to today’s health challenges and learn how your education in International Community Health is relevant for these institutions, organisations, and others.
You will also collaborate with students from diverse countries, offering you a rich learning experience and preparing you for a global career in health.
Research track or thematic track
After finishing the courses in the first semester, you have the option to choose between two specializations: the Research track or the Thematic track.
- If you choose the Research track, you will engage in more in-depth research, culminating in a master's thesis worth 60 credits.
- If you prefer the Thematic track, you will receive training in specific themes and conduct research leading to a 30-credit master's thesis.
You will have the chance to spend a semester abroad during the third semester to either conduct research or attend courses, based on their chosen specialization.
See the programme structure and content of the two specialization tracks.
A multidisciplinary education
This master's degree programme is multidisciplinary, multicultural, and multi-professional, creating a unique opportunity for a broader learning environment.
The teachers facilitating the programme have experience from different academic and research fields such as,
- global /community /public health
- maternal, sexual and reproductive health
- preventive medicine and epidemiology
- infectious diseases
- non-communicable diseases
- health systems
- medical anthropology and medical history
- medical ethics
- environmental and climate change
- planetary and one health
The programme seeks applicants with a background in social sciences and health sciences
The programme seeks to recruit everyone who has a bachelor’s degree in health or social sciences. It is especially relevant for applicants with a b