Master programme in Public Health Science: Childrens life and health
Prerequisites
Bachelor’s degree of 180 credits, including a degree project of at least 15 credits, or equivalent. Specific entry requirements: Swedish 3, English 6 and Mathematics 2a/2b/2c, or equivalent.
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Tuition fees
- Total fee: 300,000 SEK
- Per semester / First payment: 75,000 SEK
You do not have to pay tuition fees if you are an exchange student or a citizen of a country within the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA), or Switzerland.
Course of study
| Semester 1 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Child health and life conditions from a public health perspective (Obligatory) | 15 |
| Qualitative Scientific Methodology (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Recognizing and responding to child maltreatment (Optional) | 7.5 |
| Semester 2 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Equality in health (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Quantitative Scientific Methodology (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Collaboration for the best interests of the child (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Organisation, political governance and public health work (Optional) | 7.5 |
| Semester 3 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Public Health Sciences: Practical Training (Optional) | 15 |
| The importance of the environment for health and development (Optional) | 7.5 |
| Currently under development (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Semester 4 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Master's Thesis in Public Health Sciences (Obligatory) | 30 |
Elective course: Students are free to choose among certain alternative courses, often depending on their choice of specialisation.
Optional course: Students are free to choose any course offered at Karlstad University or at other universities. Courses listed are examples of recommended or frequently chosen courses for a specific programme.
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Future prospects
Degree
Degree of Master of Social Science (120 credits). Main field of study: Public Health Science.- Start Autumn 2025
- Mode of study Distance with on-campus meetings (Karlstad)
- Language Swedish
- Application code KAU-80533
- Study pace 100% (Day)