Master of Science in Applied Public Health

The degree program Applied Public Health aims to provide competencies for students wishing to pursue a career in public and private health sectors as well as in non-governmental organizations. The MPH degree is the most widely recognized professional credential for leadership in public health. The program is intended for graduates already holding a bachelor’s or master’s degree, who are seeking to broaden their understanding and knowledge in the field of public health.

Course details

• Public Health
• 2 years
• MSc in Health Sciences
• 120 ECTS credits
• Taught in English

Why study Applied Public Health at LSMU?

• Studies at the largest School of Public Health in the Baltic countries.
• Diploma recognized in the EU, USA, and other countries.
• The multicultural environment and student community: international students from 87 different countries make up 25 % of the total student population at LSMU.
• Possibility to spend a semester or a year abroad with the Erasmus+ exchange program.
• Support system for students’ adaptation mentoring, tutoring, and psychological counseling.

Structure of the program

what you will learn each year

• Year 1: Introduction to Public Health and Health Care System, Environmental Health, Health Ethics and Law, Health Informatics and Research, Applied Epidemiology.
• Year 2: Health Policy and Strategy, Health Economics, Management of Changes, Health Psychology and Human Relations, Methods of Data Analysis, Preparation and Defence of Master’s Thesis.

After graduation, you can

• Work in public health care services in local, national, and international public health centers and other institutions;
• Work in the inter-sectorial field within NGOs and public health projects, actions, and initiatives;
• Play leadership and managerial roles in the health care system;
• Continue your education by entering Ph.D. programs;
• Pursue a professional career in research and teaching in the fields of communicable and non-communicable disease epidemiology, health care service research, preventive medicine, and other areas.