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 Public Health (Master)

 Fakultät Life Sciences

In which career fields will I work?
   Well trained health professonals are needed to meet the growing demand within the changing field of health care. Target group of the MPH programme are postgraduates, seeking responsibility and leadership in specialized areas of public health including the social, educational and environmental setting. Applicants have to demonstrate knowledge and skills related to public health practice that include selecting and employing appropriate methods for design, analysis and synthesis to address population-based health problems.
Programme participants will be trained for positions in public administration, in health insurances, hospitals, professional associations; in health research and surveillance institutions; for health promoting and preventive tasks, and in health economics and management.
What is the content of the degree program?
   The aim of the Master of Public Health course is to provide participants with scientific and practical skills to conduct research bring about policy change and positively affect the health of populations. Its key concept is to preserve and enhance the health, well being and life expectancy of human populations by integrating scientific knowledge, practical skills and data research experience to advance public health.
To emphasize its international character, the programme is held in English with an interdisciplinary focus. The MPH programme starts with introduction courses on public health, health policy, epidemiology and health promotion / health prevention. Additional courses provide students with knowledge in conceptualizing, planning, implementing and evaluating public health interventions, study designs and research methods. Students gain a comprehensive understanding in the field of health promotion, health and environment, politics, management and economics and health service administration. Work environment or nutrition can be chosen as a special subject.
 
The programme culminates in the writing of the final paper (Master Thesis). The aim is to formulate and analyse a problem, using a suitable study design and study methods to make recommendations for a solution. Concepts and methods learned during the programme will be applied. A written examination must be passed to complete each course, and the student is then awarded the appropriate number of credit points in accordance with the European Transfer System.
What is particular to the degree program?
  
  • The international orientation and English as the course language are special features of this programme.
  • Some of the courses are web-based which means that classroom-based core learning sessions will alternate with weeks of assigned internet-based learning at home.
  • The Programme can either be studied full time over three semesters or part time over 5 semesters. To receive the MPH degree at Hamburg University of Applied Sciences, students are required to successfully complete ten courses and a master thesis.
Are there special requirements for foreign students applicants?
   Foreign applicants should clarify admission requirements, courses of studies, and acceptance of foreign reports and certificates well in advance of coming to Germany, i.e. as early as one year before the degree program starts. Further information can be found online under www.haw-hamburg.de/international and Further information can be found online under www.haw-hamburg.de/english
How many students and professors does the department have?
   In the department Health Sciences 260 Students are studying (218 female and 42 male students) There are 4 female and 6 male professors.
How do I apply?
  

The application will be online from 1. December 2011 till 15. January 2012

(www.haw-hamburg.de/masterstudium).

When can I apply?
   Regular to summer semester. Application period 01. April until 30. September; as an exception there will be an additional application period for the summer term starting in March 2012 from 1. December 2011 to 15. January 2012.
What are the entry requirements?
  
  • Applicants must possess a first degree either in health sciences, medicine, social sciences, health economics, biostatistics, nutrition or related disciplines with at least 2,5 in German equivalent marks and a minimum of 210 ECTS.
  • Transcripts or Diploma Supplement
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Letter of Motivation (personal statement of understanding of public health and commitment to pursuing a career in public health. Statement should explain the relevance of education and/or experience to pursue a career in public health) 
  • Letter of Recommendation from a university professor from the first degree programme (optional)
  • For non EU applicants: Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Bachelor or Diploma Thesis in English
  • Certificate of English Language Knowledge (TOEFL min. 220/550/83; IELTS min. 6; Cambridge min. C1).
  • Proof of one year of practical experiences in the field of public health


Important notice:
Applicants in possession of a Bachelor’s degree with 180 ECTS credit points (CP) only, must acquire the missing 30 Credit Points by additional tests and courses according to agreement with the advisor of the department before enrolling for the Masterthesis. These applicants are temporarily admitted and enrolled, in order to catch up missing credit points. About a definitive admission will be judged at the end of the first semester. 

When do lectures start?
   Lectures start in summer term 2012 (March)
How long is the degree program?
   3 semesters
Do I need to complete a pre-study placement?
   You need a proof of at least one year of practical experiences in the field of public health.
Do I have to pay fees?
  

Yes, you have to pay Tution fees. The amount will be 2.400 € per fulltime semester.  .

All students have to pay a semester contribution of 298,90 €. This includes 75,- € for the service of the Students Organisation Hamburg (Studentenwerk Hamburg),  18,50 € for the work done by the self-governing Student Administration (AStA), 4,50 € for the Semsterticket-Härtefond and  150,90 € for the semester ticket allowing unlimited travel on Hamburg's public transport system. It also includes an administrative fee of 50 €.

Which degree qualification will I be awarded?
   Master of Public Health (MPH)
Who can help me if I have further questions?
  

Programme Coordinator (MPH)

Prof. Christiane Deneke
Professor of Public Health, Health Promotion and Prevention

Tel.: + 49.40.428 75-9213 /+49.40.55576861

christiane.deneke@haw-hamburg.de


HAW Master Admissions Office
Stiftstrasse 69
20099 Hamburg (Campus Berliner Tor)
Tel.: + 49.40.25 41 47 40
master-application@hv.haw-hamburg.de
Open office hours: Mo - Mi 11 - 13, Do 14 - 17 Uhr
Telephone advisory service: Mo - Mi 10 - 11, Do 13 - 14 Uhr

General Student Advisory Team
Stiftstraße 69
D-20099 Hamburg (Campus Berliner Tor)
Tel.: + 49.40.428 75-9110;
studienberatung@haw-hamburg.de
see above

Additional information
   ...finden Sie unter www.haw-hamburg.de/ls

Letzte Änderung: 31.10.11

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