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International Master’s Programme in Public Health (MPH)
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International Master’s Programme in Public Health, operative as an MPH Diploma
Programme since 1993, started as a full Master’s degree programme (MPH) in 2005.
It is organized by the School of Public Health and Clinical Nutrition in
collaboration with experts from many different national and international
scientific fields.
Aims of the programme
The programme aims to increase students’ knowledge of philosophical,
epidemiological, social, behavioural and environmental aspects of public health.
The curriculum encompasses a variety of courses related to management and
leadership skills in preventing and resolving health problems. The programme
offers training in various aspects of public health including epidemiology,
medical anthropology, environmental health, ergonomics, exercise medicine,
health policy and management, public health nutrition, occupational health and
social pharmacy. The programme also encourages students to pursue continuous
education throughout their lives.
Eligible applicants
The programme is designed mainly for international students with a prior
academic degree in an appropriate field who are motivated in acquiring further
skills in public health. The programme is suitable for individuals working in
social and health care at the primary municipal regional, or state level and for
employees of social and health insurance and state administration.
Graduates of the programme are qualified to:
- Initiate, organize and conduct important public health research.
- Develop and execute proposals and projects, and design programmes and
interventions as part of a professional team.
- Communicate health-related information to the public, exchange ideas with
professionals and develop sensitivity to ethical issues, lifestyle and
cultural needs
- Creatively apply theoretical concepts of public health, epidemiology and
health promotion into practice in local and global contexts.
Degree structure
The programme consists of 120 ECTS credits and takes 2 years to complete. It
includes compulsory courses in public health, research methods and epidemiology,
as well as a wide range of elective courses. For the completion of the Master of
Health Sciences degree an approved Master´s thesis is required.
Admission requirements
Students eligible to apply should possess a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate
related field. Medical Doctors are also invited to apply.
Application information
Application deadline for the MPH-programme is February 1st annually.
The following documents are required to be submitted along with the application
form:
- Certified copy of Bachelor´s Degree, MD or MSc degree certificate
- Certified copy of your academic transcripts
- Proven Proficiency in English (TOEFL or equivalent)
- Letter of motivation
- Curriculum Vitae
Further information at the programme homepage:
www.publichealtheducationkuopio.info
Further information about applying as an exchange student can be found at
http://www.uku.fi/intl/english/prospective/applying.shtml
Also available as:
Public Health Nutrition track
A new track called public health nutrition was introduced to the programme
in autumn 2008. Public health nutrition focuses on the promotion of good health
and maintenance of well-being through nutrition in the whole population.
Prevention of diet-related illnesses is also emphasized. The aim of the
programme is to train specialists in public health nutrition who can work e.g.
in related research, development and projects.
University of Kuopio is one of the 19 European institutions that offer the
European Master’s in Public Health Nutrition - EMPHN - programme. The studies in
the MPH Nutrition track can be chosen to meet the requirements of the EMPHN
programme.
Finnish-Russian Cross-Border University Master’s Degree Programme in Public
Health
Finnish-Russian Cross-Border University Master’s Degree Programme in Public
Health is offered jointly by partner universities both in Russia and in Finland
starting in autumn 2007. The aim of the programme is to prepare graduates to
apply a wide range of professional knowledge and abilities in practice both in
Russia and in Finland.
Further information at the programme homepage:
www.publichealtheducationkuopio.info
Fees and living costs
Currently there are no tuition fees at the University of Kuopio, because
education is subsidized by state in Finland. The University of Kuopio has very
well equipped libraries, so students almost never need to buy books. The average
monthly living costs for a single student average around EUR 700.
Funding
The University of Kuopio has no scholarship programmes. For finding work in
Finland to finance your studies, you need to be able to speak Finnish. Therefore
it is recommended that funding for the entire study period be arranged by
students before leaving home country.
Exchange student option
Courses from this Master’s degree programme are also offered to short term
exchange students (3–9 months) through bilateral agreements and exchange
programmes from the partner universities of the University of Kuopio.
More information
School of Public Health and Clinical Nutrition
MPH coordinators
P.O. Box 1627, FI-70211 Kuopio, FINLAND
E-mail: coordinator.kansy(at)uku.fi, kansy(at)uku.fi
Phone: + 358 40 355 2919 or +358 40 355 2989
Fax: +358-17-162 936
Further information at the programme homepage:
www.publichealtheducationkuopio.info
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