Course Focus
Study Focus The Master of Science Programme in International Health raises awareness of current global health problems and allows students to identify and critically analyse key factors shaping the health and well-being of populations. The programme contributes to sustainable development and focuses on improving the management of health services for disadvantaged populations with a focus on low and middle income societies. The tropEd Network The programme is organised within the tropEd Network for Education in International Health, a registered association of 20 European and several non-European institutions of higher education (Australia, Bolivia, China, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Tanzania and Mexico). The programme is characterised by a unique synergy of experience and expertise of leading higher education institutions. Its innovative approach is based on the mobility of people, the exchange of experiences in different disciplines and the establishment of a common international standard in education and training. The programme prepares people to work more effectively in a multicultural environment by exposing them to various perspectives Content The Master’s programme comprises studies in a number of public health-related disciplines including health economics, epidemiology and statistics, health promotion, management sciences, population sciences, reproductive health, mental health, social sciences, travel and migrant health, tropical medicine with a focus on infectious diseases, bacteriology, parasitology, virology and laboratory practice. Structure Offered since over 20 years now, the Master’s programme in International Health is a modular degree programme for full-time or part-time studies consisting of an introductory core course, advanced modules, proof of one year of relevant professional experience and a research project submitted as a thesis. The core course is divided into three modules: concepts & research methods (with a focus on epidemiology), health problems (with a focus on tropical medicine) and health systems. The core course and a number of advanced modules are offered at the Institute of Tropical Medicine and International Health at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin. Further advanced modules can be selected from a list of more than 120 courses offered by the tropEd partner institutions (see course catalogue at https://www.troped.org/ ). The course offering includes distance and e-learning modules. Relevant professional experience means health-related working experience in low- and middle-income countries. If relevant professional experience was gained already prior to the studies, it can be recognised. Quality Assurance A peer-reviewed quality assurance process within the tropEd Network guarantees highest standards in education and training. The programme is regularly evaluated through Charité’s internal quality assurance system which has been accredited (system accreditation) by the German Accreditation Council. The programme has furthermore repeatedly been selected as one of the best European Master’s programmes (2002 European University Association; 2004, 2005 and 2009 European Commission). The programme was recognised for demonstrating innovation in addressing issues of transnational cooperation with an excellent record of teaching quality assurance and recognition, student mobility, course integration and sustainability. Duration / ECTS Credits The regular duration of the Master’s programme in International Health at the Institute of Tropical Medicine and International Health at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin is two years (fulltime). The programme however can be completed within one year (full-time) if students have gained the required relevant professional experience already prior to the start of the Master’s programme. Also part time studies are possible. A total of 90 European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credit points must be accumulated for successful completion of the programme (on...
Target Group
Selection of participants is guided by the programme’s emphasis on a multidisciplinary approach to international health. Students from a variety of backgrounds are recruited, including medical professionals, public health, social scientists, health educators and health managers.