Overview

Participants will be trained for research as well as managerial positions in the growing field of public health and health care, in both public and private settings. Students will acquire knowledge and skills for future responsibilities in diverse areas, such as health systems and policy, surveillance, evaluation and quality management. Graduates typically assume roles in a wide range of institutions, such as public health organisations, public administration, insurance companies, industry, consulting or NGOs.

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This Master of Health Sciences from Hamburg University of Applied Sciences is a two-year consecutive programme (4 semesters, 120 CP in total) based on an attained Bachelor’s degree or Diploma. It provides participants with scientific and practical skills to conduct research in the field of health sciences. The interdisciplinary programme enables students to interact with health care practitioners, policy makers, public administrators, healthcare payers, NGO staff, industry managers and diverse population groups in order to establish informed and evidence-based decision making and promote equity in health and health care. Students gain a comprehensive understanding of research methods, their use in the field of health care, prevention and health promotion, as well as empirical, data-based research experience.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Concepts and Dimensions of Public Health and Statistical Data Analysis

Ethics and Epistemology

Diversity in Health

Family, Community and Occupational Health

Health Economics and Global Health

Infectious and Non-Communicable Disease Epidemiology

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Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00

Language

English, German

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hamburg, Germany

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A first university degree in the field of health sciences providing qualification for professional practice with at least 180 ECTS or an equivalent university degree is required

Diploma Supplement/Transcript of Records

Proof of special knowledge of the English language Level C1 (see paragraph 3)

For students without a German university entrance qualification, proof of sufficient knowledge of the German language Level B1

Letter of motivation

Curriculum vitae

Proof of special knowledge in line with the academic objectives of the masters course

Proof of especially good knowledge of the English language

Proof of sufficient knowledge of the German language

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

Semester contribution €379

Living costs

Hamburg

Germany

897 - 1417 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Additional Details

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