when global health is your passion
build your career at the forefront of international healthcare
your future in world healthcare
This postgraduate course in Global Public Health is designed to enable you as a graduate of international healthcare to meet modern, multidisciplinary requirements in a globalised, dynamic healthcare system. You will learn how knowledge in Global Public Health is managing and promoting health, in addition to preventing illness.The course focuses on public health in industrialised as well as in developing areas of the world, as you will explore major global health problems and their relation to culture, politics, human rights and ethical values.
fact sheet global public health
Degree: Master of Science (M.Sc.)*
Duration: 3 semesters (1.5 years)
ECTS points: 90
Start: October (winter semester)
Location: Pfarrkirchen
Taught in: English
Study format: In-person
Application period: 15.04. - 15.06.
Suitable applicants:
- Students from a variety of different backgrounds in medicine, health policy and academic health research interested in studying public health, international development, Epidemiology and Global Public Health Concepts
- Healthcare professionals and other practitioners who want to broaden their knowledge of how to reach the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030 and who want to improve health globally
Admission requirements:
- General German university entrance qualification, or please check your eligibilty at the DAAD if you own an international qualification
- Language requirements
- Completion of an undergraduate study programme at an university in Germany or abroad which encompasses 210 ECTS or at least 180 ECTS credits in the fields of health, medicine, natural science or any other degree related to health. If you only have 180 ECTS, you can obtain the missing 30 ECTS by taking relevant university modules from the range of courses offered by the Deggendorf Institute of Technology.
- A successfully completed assessment test
Application procedure:
Tuition fees:
- No tuition fees, only student union fee
- International students from non-EU/EEA countries are required to pay service fees for each semester. Click here to read about our service fees.
Contact:
- General info on studying at DIT: prospective student advisors
* Degree Master of Arts or Master of Science (from WS 2023/24) subject to positive accreditation decision by the end of SoSe 2023.
My passion for healthcare and the question of how it can be improved on a global scale motivated me to understand this topic on a deeper level and actively work on it. When I saw that there was a master's program in Bavaria, I knew it was the right choice for me. Studying Global Public Health at ECRI has been an incredible experience, allowing me to learn not only from experts but also from classmates from different parts of the world, which has helped me to see health challenges from multiple perspectives.
Marcos, Student Global Public Health
Do you have questions about the degree program or student life at DIT? Then feel free to contact Marcos or one of our student ambassadors directly.
career prospects
After successfully completing this postgraduate degree, expect to build your career in sectors including:
- Governments
- NGO’s
- Consultancies
- International organisations (e.g. UNDP, UNFPA, WHO)
- Healthcare management
- Health promotion
- Human resource management
- Administration
- Marketing and controlling
- Occupational healthcare
subject overview
Overview of the courses (From the Study and Examination Regulations), Weekly Semester Hours (SWS) and ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) for the Master's degree in Global Public Health.
| 1st semester | SWS | ECTS |
| Essentials of Global Public Health | 4 | 5 |
| Digital Health | 4 | 5 |
| Sustainable Health Economy | 4 | 5 |
| Epidemiology and Health Data Analysis | 4 | 5 |
| Electives | 4 | 5 |
| Electives | 4 | 5 |
| 2nd semester | SWS | ECTS |
| Global Puclic Health Law and Ethics | 4 | 5 |
| Research Methods and Writing Skills | 4 | 5 |
| Universal Health Coverage | 4 | 5 |
| Project Management | 4 | 5 |
| Electives | 4 | 5 |
| Electives | 4 | 5 |
| 3rd semester | SWS | ECTS |
| Scientific Writing Tutorial | 4 | 5 |
| Master's Thesis | 4 | 25 |