Call for Applications! Master of Science program in International Health (MSc IH)

Overview

The new post-graduate Master of Science program in International Health (MSc IH) is conducted by the Division of Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine – Teaching and Training Unit (T&TU) and the CIH^LMU Center for International Health.

The MSc in International Health is designed for experienced health professionals. Thus, a minimum of 2 years prior work experience is required to be accepted to and benefit from this advanced program. The MSc focuses on health-related challenges in low- and middle-income settings. The interdisciplinary approach aims to provide students with knowledge in international and global health, covering global public health, infectious and non-communicable diseases, chronic diseases, health economics and politics. Furthermore, students will be trained in research methods and skills in order to conduct research for their MSc thesis.

With international participants and small groups, individual guidance will be provided and lectures take place in the beautiful city of Munich. Besides emphasizing an interactive teaching approach, we also strive to deliver lectures that cover contemporary research in International Health including critical appraisal and discussion of topics.

The MSc in International Health is a full-time program and cannot be undertaken or successfully completed on a part-time basis at this moment.

Info

• Duration and Attendance: one year full-time (October – September), university-based and distance learning
• Language of instruction: English
• Qualification: Master of Science (MSc) in International Health
• Awarding Institution: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Germany
• Total Credits: 60 ECTS credit points
• Tuition Fees: 6000 EUR per semester + approx. 150 EUR for LMU administration fee (payable to the LMU)

The MSc IH may be combined with the Diploma in Tropical Medicine and International Health (DTMIH).

Admission requirements

• Completed, first university degree of min. 240 ECTS credit points in a health-related science (usually equivalent to a full-time, 4-year university degree program with 8 semesters). Applicants who have a qualifying, first degree of six semesters and 180 ECTS credit points may be admitted to the MSc program if they meet additional requirements (i.e. additional courses and/or work experience). If this applies to you, please contact the MSc Program Coordination for further information
• At least 2 years of relevant, full-time work experience in the health-sector. Relevant internships of longer duration can be considered (provided that they are equivalent to full-time employment)
• English Language Proficiency: Level C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)

Applications for the 2022/23 MSc IH program: MSc IH Online Application Portal is opened until 31 March 2022.

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