This programme includes four semesters and is instructed and assessed in English. Students are expected to collect 120 ECTS credits during the four semesters (full time mode of study).

Semesters 1, 2 and 3
The MSc operates on a modular system and includes 10 modules instructed over three semesters. Students will have the opportunity to participate in practical training over the course of one week to put theory into practice (optional).

• 1st semester: 3 modules (Stream 1 & 2 common modules)
• 2nd semester: 3 modules (Stream 1 & 2 common modules)
• 3rd semester: 4 modules (Stream specific modules)

Semester 4
Upon successful completion of all mandatory modules, during the 4th semester students will either complete a research project with a master's thesis or partake in an applied project with a master's thesis.
 

Public Health and Applied Epidemiology

1st semester

• Principles in epidemiology and social research 12 ECTS
• Statistics for public health 8 ECTS
• Management of Health Services 10 ECTS

2nd semester

• Environment and health, principles of occupational health 14 ECTS
• Health promotion and risk communication 8 ECTS
• Issues in public health 8 ECTS

3rd semester

• Epidemiology and prevention of infectious diseases 10 ECTS
• Epidemiology and prevention of chronic diseases 6 ECTS
• Globalization and Public Health 8 ECTS
• Health economics 6 ECTS

4th semester

• Research project with a master's thesis 30 ECTS
• Applied research project with a master's thesis  30 ECTS

Public Health and Maritime Transport

1st semester

• Principles in epidemiology and social research 12 ECTS
• Statistics for public health 8 ECTS
• Management of Health Services 10 ECTS

2nd semester

• Environment and health, principles of occupational health 14 ECTS
• Health promotion and risk communication 8 ECTS
• Issues in public health 8 ECTS

3rd semester

• Hygiene, environment and maritime transport sector 10 ECTS
• Issues in maritime health 8 ECTS
• Introduction to shipping and trade, maritime law and shipping management 6 ECTS
• Public health crisis management in maritime transport sector 6 ECTS

4th semester

• Research project with a master's thesis 30 ECTS
• Applied research project with a master's thesis  30 ECTS