Population Health and Policy M.Sc. | University of Tübingen

About

Addressing today’s global health challenges requires a new generation of professionals who can think across disciplines, cultures, and borders. Climate change, demographic transitions, digital transformation, health inequalities, and other challenges are reshaping how we understand and improve population health.

The program is designed for graduates in health sciences, policy and related disciplines who aspire to careers in research, public health, healthcare organizations, policy, and other institutions. It also provides a platform for collaboration with universities, healthcare providers, governmental agencies, NGOs, and international organizations committed to advancing population health through education, research, and innovation. The PHP program also provides a solid foundation for PhD studies.

Coming Soon

Planned program start: October 2027

The program is under development and subject to final approval, with the accreditation process currently ongoing.

key figures

4

semester full-time study

120

ECTS

15

study places

3

universities

One Degree, three places

Tübingen

Studying in Tübingen offers a mix of top-tier education at an official Excellence University, a vibrant young community where nearly 30,000 students shape the city vibe, and a scenic, historic old town centered around the Neckar river just 40 kilometers from Stuttgart.

Madrid

The Autonomous University of Madrid (UAM) is a public institution internationally recognised for the quality of its teaching and research, its strong international vocation and high level of employability. Located in a unique natural environment, UAM offers a complete university experience, with libraries, laboratories, sports facilities, cultural and solidarity activities, and a large variety of mobility opportunities.

Lausanne

Studying at Unil means being part of a community united by the same project of collective excellence to support the development of tomorrow's society. It also means forging close relationships with teaching staff whose courses are enriched by experience, the latest knowledge and current research findings.

Studying in Europe

Students spend one semester at each partner university before completing their Master's thesis in an international research environment aligned with their interests.

Students build a strong foundation in population health, epidemiology, biostatistics, digital health, and artificial intelligence.

Students deepen their methodological skills through advanced epidemiology and statistics while exploring key determinants of health, including ageing, mental health, and health inequalities.

The focus shifts to health systems, policy, and health economics, enabling students to analyze population health challenges and develop evidence-informed solutions

Students apply their knowledge to a real-world public health challenge by completing their thesis at one of the three partner universities.

Contact

Program Director

Prof. Dr. Norbert Schmitz

Head of Department Population-Based Medicine

E-Mail-Adresse: norbert.schmitz@med.uni-tuebingen.de

Study Program
Population Health and Policy
Master of Science (M.Sc.)

About

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