Applied Public Health

Program Overview

The Applied Public Health MSc at Lithuanian University of Health Sciences equips students with competencies for careers in public health, preparing them for leadership roles. The program offers a wide range of courses, practical skills training, and opportunities for study abroad, fostering a multicultural student community and international learning environments. Graduates can pursue careers in public health services, NGOs, healthcare systems, research, and teaching.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Focus: Equipping students with competencies for careers in public and private health sectors and NGOs.
• Goal: Preparing graduates for leadership roles in public health
• Ideal Applicants: Individuals with a Bachelor's or Master's degree seeking to deepen their understanding and knowledge in public health.
• Key Features:
• Multi-cultural student community
• Wide range of courses
• Opportunities for study abroad
• Modern and renovated facilities
• Practical skills training

Outline:

• Year 1:
• Public Health and Health Care
• Prevention of Infectious and Noncommunicable Diseases
• Environment and Health
• Health Information Management and Research Methodology
• Health Law, Ethics and Psychology of Communication
• Applied Epidemiology and Qualitative Research
• Year 2:
• Health Promotion and Policy
• Methods of Data Analysis
• Health Economics
• Practice

Teaching:

• Modern classrooms and laboratories
• Opportunities to use simulation equipment
• International learning environments

Careers:

• Work in Public Health services at local, national, and international levels
• Engage in inter-sectorial work within NGOs and public health initiatives
• Leadership and managerial roles within healthcare systems
• Options to pursue PhD programs
• Research and teaching careers in communicable and non-communicable disease epidemiology, health care service research, preventive medicine, and other areas.

Other:

• Testimonials from successful graduates highlight the program's positive aspects and emphasize the enriching learning experience.
• The program boasts partnerships with over 240 universities worldwide, facilitating international exchange opportunities.
• The program is offered under the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, a specialized institution recognized internationally for its excellence in the field of biomedical studies.

Tuition fee (per year): €5,266