MScManagement of Public Health
Lithuania, Kaunas
| Study location | Lithuania, Kaunas |
|---|---|
| Type | Graduate, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 2 years (120 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | MSc (Master's Degree in Health Sciences) |
| Course code | 6211GX007 |
| Accreditation | 2020-06-30 Accredited for 6 years |
| Tuition fee | €4,920 per year |
|---|---|
| Application fee | €150 one-time Non-refundable |
| Registration fee | €250 one-time Non-refundable |
| Entry qualification | Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Transcript of Grades shall be attached to the Bachelor’s Degree Diploma. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. It is recommended to provide original qualification documents together with verified translated copies. You must take the original entry qualification documents as well as verified copies along with you when you finally go to the university. |
|---|
| Territory requirements | Applications are accepted from the following territories (based on citizenship): Georgia. |
|---|
| Language requirements | English B2 level in English or equivalent is required. If you have taken an internationally recognised exam, please attach it to the application. |
|---|
| Other requirements | At least 2 reference(s) should be provided. The evaluation and recognition of qualifications is the main step of admission procedure and all applicants must pass the recognition process of their credentials. By submitting the application, applicant confirms that submitted documents are correct, truthful and complete. Specific requirements for Non-EU applicants: The same requirements are applied for EU/EEA and non-EU applicants. Additionally for non-EU applicants: Validation of education documents by the Center for Quality Assessment in Higher Education (SKVC), www.skvc.lt, could be required additionally. Early application is very much appreciated because admission procedures, evaluation of education certificates and visa application process takes a lot of time. In case of late application, applicant will not manage to complete the admission procedure till the start of the academic year. |
|---|
| More information |
|---|
Overview
The aim of the programme is to educate specialists in practical public health management activities, research, pedagogical work and/or public health doctoral studies. The programme is intended for graduates already holding a bachelor’s or master’s degree, who are seeking to broaden their understanding and knowledge in the field of health care management.
WHY STUDY MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AT LSMU?
Studies at the largest School of Public Health in the Baltic countries;
Diploma recognized in the EU, USA and other countries;
Multicultural environment and student community: international students from 72 different countries make up nearly 20% of the total student body at LSMU;
This programme gives the skills to understand the concept and practice of health management, to look across borders and to learn from practices elsewhere. Moreover, the programme helps to acquire public health and health care leadership competencies required for policy making and development at organizational, regional, national and European level;
Possibility to spend a semester or a year abroad with the Erasmus+ exchange programme;
Support system for students’ adaptation mentoring, tutoring and psychological counselling
Programme structure
Structure of the programme
YEAR 1
Public Health and Health Care, Management and Organizational Governance, Health Ethics and Human Relations, Health Policy and Strategy, Health Impact Assessment, Applied Epidemiology, Bio-statistics and Qualitative Research Methods, Research Work.
YEAR 2
Health Information Management, Health Economics and Applied Finances, Health Law, Health Care Organization Practice, Preparation and Defense of Master’s Thesis.
lsmuni.lt/media/dynamic/files/21336/iivsvengstudijuplanas2021-2022.pdf
Career opportunities
AFTER GRADUATION YOU CAN:
Work in managerial positions of health care and public health provider institutions at local, national or international levels;
Serve at health-related NGOs, public health projects, actions and initiatives, as well as WHO Europe and different European health policy institutions;
Work at pharmaceutical and insurance industry;
Play leadership roles in the health care system;
Pursue a professional career in research and teaching in the field of health care management.