Master's Programme in Public Health Sciences
- 120 credits
- 2 years
- Start of programme: Introductory week late August. Lectures begin 1 September, 2025.
- Degree: Master of Medical Science (120 credits) with a Major in Public Health Sciences
Public Health Science involves promotion of health and quality of life, prevention of disease and improvement of health systems. The Master's Programme in Public Health Sciences has a multidisciplinary approach and a global perspective. The programme offers two areas of specialisation; Public Health Epidemiology, and Health Promotion and Prevention.
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Programme presentation
The programme provides you with the opportunity to develop a scientific approach and gain a solid theoretical understanding of Public Health Sciences, with a focus on your chosen specialisation of Public Health Epidemiology or Health Promotion and Prevention. Both tracks include advanced studies in epidemiology and biostatistics as well as methods for outcome evaluation of interventions. Common courses also include concepts and theories in Public Health Sciences, qualitative approaches and project management.
With its focus on applied epidemiology, the Public Health Epidemiology track will give you the tools to describe, analyse and reflect upon a variety of public health issues and to critically review epidemiological studies.
In the Health Promotion and Prevention track, you will focus on applied methods for health promotion and disease prevention action, developing the skills to plan, develop, implement and evaluate health interventions at both individual and structural levels.
Programme syllabus - read more about the learning objectives, content and structure of the programmeProgramme web page - for current students on the programme or if you are interested in learning more
Career opportunities
Graduates are well prepared for a variety of career opportunities in the private and public sectors, particularly within authorities responsible for public health, both in Sweden and abroad. The programme also provides a solid foundation for further study at doctoral level (PhD).
Public Health Epidemiology, Application Autumn 2025
- Full time (100%), Lecturing in daytime
- Study location: Solna
- Language: English
- Documentation deadline: 3 February 2025
- Application code: KI-D1005
Specific entry requirements
A bachelor's degree or a professional degree equivalent to a Swedish bachelor's degree of at least 180 credits in public health science, healthcare or other relevant social sciences subject area. Check the country specific requirements for information on how to meet the requirement of a degree equivalent to at least 180 credits. Applicants who are in their final year may be conditionally admitted.
Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary school course English 6/English B. You must prove that you meet the English language requirement either through an internationally recognised test, previous university studies or upper secondary school studies. Instructions on how to document your English proficiency are available at universityadmissions.se.
Selection
The selection is based on an overall assessment of the applicant's qualifications such as previous education, relevant work and/or research experience. Letters of recommendation are not required.
Applicants to Karolinska Institutet's global master's programmes are asked to complete a CV form that will be used in the selection process. In the CV form you will find instructions on how to certify your experiences. Only experiences which have been certified according to the instructions in the CV form, will be considered in the selection.
All documents must have reached University Admissions by the deadline for supporting documents 3 February 2025.
Documentation requirements
Applicants with foreign academic credentials should follow the documentation requirements for master's applicants at universityadmissions.se
Applicants with Swedish academic credentials should follow the documentation requirements at antagning.se
All documents must have reached University Admissions by the deadline for supporting documents 3 February 2025
Application
The application is made through University Admissions in Sweden.Apply at universityadmissions.se
Fees
If you have citizenship within the EU/EEA, or Switzerland, you are not required to pay application or tuition fees. For further details: universityadmissions.se.
Application fee
900 SEK
Tuition fee
Total amount: 360 000 SEK
First instalment: 90 000 SEK
Payment of fees
Scholarships
Health Promotion and Prevention, Application Autumn 2025
- Full time (100%), Lecturing in daytime
- Study location: Solna
- Language: English
- Documentation deadline: 3 February 2025
- Application code: KI-D1008
Specific entry requirements
A bachelor's degree or a professional degree equivalent to a Swedish bachelor's degree of at least 180 credits in public health science, healthcare or other relevant social sciences subject area. Check the country specific requirements for information on how to meet the requirement of a degree equivalent to at least 180 credits. Applicants who are in their final year may be conditionally admitted.
Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary school course English 6/English B. You must prove that you meet the English language requirement either through an internationally recognised test, previous university studies or upper secondary school studies. Instructions on how to document your English proficiency are available at universityadmissions.se.
Selection
The selection is based on an overall assessment of the applicant's qualifications such as previous education, relevant work and/or research experience. Letters of recommendation are not required.
Applicants to Karolinska Institutet's global master's programmes are asked to complete a CV form that will be used in the selection process. In the CV form you will find instructions on how to certify your experiences. Only experiences which have been certified according to the instructions in the CV form, will be considered in the selection.
All documents must have reached University Admissions by the deadline for supporting documents 3 February 2025.
Documentation requirements
Applicants with foreign academic credentials should follow the documentation requirements for master's applicants at universityadmissions.se
Applicants with Swedish academic credentials should follow the documentation requirements at antagning.se
All documents must have reached University Admissions by the deadline for supporting documents 3 February 2025
Application
The application is made through University Admissions in Sweden.Apply at universityadmissions.se
Fees
If you have citizenship within the EU/EEA, or Switzerland, you are not required to pay application or tuition fees. For further details: universityadmissions.se.
Application fee
900 SEK
Tuition fee
Total amount: 360 000 SEK
First instalment: 90 000 SEK
Payment of fees
Scholarships
Application process
Read more on entry requirements, documentation requirements and the selection process at Admissions to Global Master's Programmes.
Contact
For information on the application process please contact the Admissions Office at Karolinska Institutet.
For more information about the programme and its outline, please contact:
Program Director Jette Möller,
Jette.Moller@ki.se
Lena Björk,
lena.bjork@ki.se
