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      Freiburg University
Freiburg
Global Urban Health
Subjects: Healthcare
M.Sc. | Master of Science
Course description
The Master of Science in Global Urban Health (MSc GUH) at the University of Freiburg is an interdisciplinary, modular course based on national and international Global Health and Urban Health concepts and is in line with international strategies such as the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals). The aim of the course is to convey knowledge, skills and competences concerning the identification and management of risk factors for health in urban areas globally, with a focus in low- and middle-income countries. The Master of Science in Global Urban Health will teach you to: • develop analytical and management skills to meet the challenges of urban health, • identify and quantify biological, psychological and social threats to health and risk factors in urban areas, • develop knowledge and skills in the fields of prevention, control, programme development, monitoring and evaluation for improving urban health, • design and conduct research projects in the field of urban health, • make proactive, evidence-based decisions and gain leadership qualities and effective working skills in accordance with your professional background, • enhance independent and reflective thinking and inspire an interest for lifelong learning.
Program Information
| Study Location | Freiburg | 
| Start Semester | Winter | 
| Study Form | Full-time | 
| Study Type | Postgraduate | 
| Teaching Language | English | 
| Dual | No | 
| Remote | No | 
| Application Fee non-EU | No information | 
| Study Length | 2 Semesters | 
| Tuition Fees per Semester | 1,500 EUR | 
| Cost per Semester | 161 EUR | 
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Application Process
| Acceptance Interview | No | 
| Acceptance local admission restrictions | Restricted | 
| Application | directly at the University | 
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