Magister Zdrowie Publiczne (MPH)

Arden’s Master of Public Health course has been developed to meet the increasing demand for graduates with a passion for managing and leading preventive health services in communicable and non-communicable diseases. The course places emphasis on providing you with the most current skills in healthcare and digital literacy in health services management, giving you the ability to support healthcare delivery and better health outcomes at the population, community, and national levels.

The course is designed to be flexible and contemporary in its structure and delivery and has been developed in close collaboration with leading public health employers and industry advisory groups. This means you’ll be exposed to a variety of teaching approaches and assessment methods to support the development of your knowledge and abilities in public health, helping you graduate with the specialised skills necessary for a successful career in the public health sector.

This public health master course also prepares you for the digital and data-driven world that the public health profession has now moved into. You’ll also have the opportunity to become proficient with a wealth of digital technologies such as SPSS, NVIVO, Stata, Gorilla, and more. This gives you the chance to learn about virtual simulations used to predict, model, and plan for future infectious and non-infectious disease outbreaks, as well as how to respond to real-life challenges that may arise in your future career in public health.

Modules

Core modules

• Health Policy (20 credits)
• Epidemiology (20 credits)
• Leading Health Projects (20 credits)
• Designing Public Health Research (20 credits)
• Economics in Public Health Practice (20 credits)
• Contemporary Challenges in Public Health (20 credits)
• Industry-based Project (40 credits)

Elective modules

• Global Burden of Disease (20 credits)
• Gender, Sexual and Reproductive Health Management (20 credits)
• Risk Planning in Preventive Health (20 credits)
• Evidence-based Infectious Disease Modelling (20 credits)

Why Arden?

• Arden University is regulated by the Quality Assurance Agency for England (QAA) and the UK government.
• 96% of Arden University graduates are in employment 6 months after graduation.
• Taught 100% in English.
• Intensive, engaging and face-to-face teaching by industry experts.
• Industry-relevant, 21st-century application.
• International student cohort with over 40 nationalities represented.
• Payment options and early-bird discounts are available.
• Perfect central location in Berlin, close to key corporate players.

Why Germany?

• Germany has one of the best employment rates in Europe, at 91%*.
• 4th Best Graduate starting salary at £40,650 in Europe, with a growing economy.
• Germany is the most popular European country for international students, recognised for its high-quality education*.
• Berlin has been named the start-up capital of Europe.
• Berlin is the largest city in the EU with a thriving business scene, offering a range of job opportunities to young professionals and graduates.
• Germany has a rich history in culture and arts, offering students a chance to explore this whilst experiencing world-class education from a UK-recognised institution.

*Times Higher Education

**I Am Expat

***According to statistics and data from the ICEF monitor

Course Requirements

• You must have a UK honours degree, or an equivalent qualification, at 2:2 or above.
• English proficiency: IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any element); or TOEFL iBT 60 - 78; or equivalent. We also accept a minimum score of 105 on the DuoLingo English language test. Alternatively, a letter to show that the medium of instruction was in English is accepted.
• Non-standard entry is also considered.

The School

Here at Arden's study centre Berlin, we are 100 per cent committed to providing high-quality business education to those looking to further their career in various industry sectors.

About

At Arden University, we are dedicated to ensuring higher education is accessible for all. We offer industry-relevant undergrad and postgrad courses in Germany, which are taught by an expert faculty. Students can opt to study full-time or part-time and therefore adapt their studies to fit around their schedule.

Expertise and Reputation

We understand how difficult it can be for students to fit their studies around daily commitments. That’s why we offer Blended Learning which combines supportive face-to-face learning and teaching with independent online study. Students have 24/7 access to our innovative online learning platform, iLearn, which provides access to a wealth of e-learning resources. This flexible model of delivery enables students to create a practical timetable that fits into their life.

Our tutors are dedicated to supporting students' academic development from day one as well as supervising the achievement of learning outcomes. Students also benefit from our expert faculty who have years of academic and industry-relevant expertise.

Location

Arden’s modern study centre is located in the heart of Berlin, the start-up capital of Europe. Students benefit from being surrounded by some of the biggest players in the corporate world including Sony, Deutsche Bahn, and Daimler. The city’s thriving business scene provides ample networking opportunities and the chance for students to develop academically outside the classroom.

The study centre itself offers state-of-the-art facilities with easy access to shops, restaurants, and various top attractions to learn about the city’s rich cultural and political history.

Career Support

Within the virtual iLearn classroom sits our online Careers Portal which aims to ensure our students stand out to employers in today’s competitive job market. Offering a range of useful tools from an interview simulator and CV builder, to a global search engine to e-learning courses, the portal strives to help students achieve their career goals.

In addition to the support offered by our online careers centre, all of our courses at Arden are designed with a core focus on employability. By combining theory with practice, our programs will provide the sought-after knowledge that can be applied directly to the workplace upon graduation.

International Appeal

Having supported more than 50,000 students from over 150 countries to date, we strive to ensure that Arden’s high-quality education is available to international students from all over the world.

Furthermore, all of our courses are taught in English, the world’s foremost business language, and we also offer free German lessons. We believe these advantageous language skills will significantly increase students' job prospects in Germany and throughout the world.

Our Values

• Accessibility
  • We offer flexible online learning so students can study whenever and wherever they like.
• Flexibility
  • Thanks to our innovative, online learning platform, students can fit their studies around their daily commitments.
• Career-focused programs
  • Our courses are designed to provide students with the key business skills needed to succeed in today’s competitive job market.
• Support – Our online Careers Portal is dedicated to our students’ personal and academic development, ensuring they are fully prepared for the workplace.
• Funding
  • We believe financial concerns shouldn’t be a barrier to personal development. Therefore, we offer flexible funding and offer high-quality education.