Overview

Global Health degree offered by the University of Bergen has a particular focus on health problems in low and middle income countries (LMIC) and aims to build capacity through research and post graduate training in partnership with academic institutions in collaborating countries. It promotes interdisciplinary collaboration and involves disciplines both within and beyond the health sciences in the training programmes.

Overview

The main objective of the programme is to raise awareness of current global/international health concerns and to equip students with research skills and tools to address poverty related health problems in a fair and equitable manner. Students are being qualified to identify and critically analyse key factors shaping the health and well-being of populations in low and middle-income countries and to formulate effective and appropriate responses to complex health related issues.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Statistical Methods in Health Science

Major Global Health Problems and Middle Income Countries

Epidemiology

Health Systems

Basic Course in Research Tools and Theory

Research Proposal Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bergen, Norway

Disciplines

Public Health View 4 other Masters in Public Health in Norway

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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90

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General requirements

A Bachelor's degree level is required for admission.
You also need to document an average grade of minimum C. Equivalent to Norwegian grade C

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Tuition Fees

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EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

The semester fee is NOK 700

Living costs

Bergen

Norway

10362 - 16828 NOK / month

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Other requirements

General requirements

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