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Overview
The Global Health programme from Karolinska Institute integrates expertise and perspectives from the fields of public health, medicine, epidemiology, health economics, behavioural science, environmental sciences and anthropology, among others.
It provides a new platform for research, education and information on health challenges faced by the world population.
Career opportunities
- After your studies, a potential field of work is within national or international organisations that work with low- or middle-income countries around issues related to poverty and health.
- Upon completion of the programme you are also eligible to apply for doctoral education (PhD).
Programme Structure
- This one-year programme consists of three parts. The core part provides the students with a common knowledge base. The advanced part contains courses addressing different specific areas of global health such as communicable diseases, non-communicable diseases, maternal and child health.
- The final part is a research project submitted as a thesis, which can be carried out in Sweden or in a low or middle income country where Karolinska Institutet has an existing collaboration. Read more on how the programme is structured in the programme syllabus.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
Credits
60 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Public Health Health Sciences Environmental Sciences View 20 other Masters in Public Health in SwedenAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants with foreign academic credentials should follow the documentation requirements for master's applicants at universityadmissions.se
- Applicants with Swedish academic credentials should follow the documentation requirements at antagning.se
Tuition Fee
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International
17756 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 17756 EUR for the full programme during 12 months. -
EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 EUR for the full programme during 12 months.
- Total amount: 180 000 SEK
Living costs for Stockholm
9668 - 17248 SEK /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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