M.Sc. Global Urban Health
Key information
Starting date | Last week of September |
Deadlines: Regular applications
DAAD EPOS Scholarship applications |
15 April 2022 (for academic year 2022/23)
15 October 2022 (for academic year 2023/24) |
Length of the programme | 1 year |
Mode of Delivery | Full-time |
Language | English |
Tution Fees |
12.000 EUR (1 year full-time study) |
The focus includes the application of appropriate research methods and implementation strategies for the special requirements of areas such as concept development, planning and implementation of health-related interventions. Main topics covered are analysis of environmental health risk factors and socio-economic determinants of health in urban areas, epidemiology and infectious diseases, as well as migration, violence and mental illness within vulnerable groups of the urban population.
The program is based on national and international Global Health and Urban Health concepts and is in line with international strategies such as the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals). The modules use participatory learning techniques and practical exercises, field trips as well as study tours to the World Health Organization (WHO) and the UN Environmental Program (UNEP) in Geneva, the Swiss Tropical Institute (STI) in Basel and several environmental initiatives in and around the green city of Freiburg.
Our Master Program is located in Bismarckallee 22 // D-79098 Freiburg.
For further Information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
The Master of Science in Global Urban Health will teach you
- To develop analytical and management skills to meet the challenges of urban health;
- To identify and quantify biological-psychological-social threats to health and risk factors in urban areas
- To develop knowledge and skills in the field of prevention, control, program development, monitoring and evaluation for improving urban health;
- To design and conduct research projects in the field of urban health;
- To make proactive evidence-based decisions and to gain leadership qualities and effective working skills according to the professional background
- To enhance independent and reflective thinking and inspire an interest for lifelong learning.
Our Master is also a part of The German Association of Postgraduate Programmes with special Relevance to Developing Countries (AGEP). AGEP standards guarantee that its members maintain a high scientific level and apply modern methods of teaching and research.
Further details on AGEP available here: agep-info.de/about-us/