MSc in Public Health. Streams:
(1) Public Health and Epidemiology
(2) Public Health and Maritime Transport
MSc in Public Health. Streams:
(1) Public Health and Epidemiology
(2) Public Health and Maritime Transport
(MSc, 4 Semesters)
Programme title | Public Health. Streams: (1) Public Health and Epidemiology (2) Public Health and Maritime Transport |
Awarding body | University of Thessaly (UTH), Greece |
Faculty | Faculty of Medicine |
Teaching institution | Laboratory of Hygiene and Epidemiology |
Academic staff | The MSc will be instructed by academic staff from universities in Greece, Cyprus, Germany, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Romania, UK, Turkey and USA. In addition, guest lecturers from both industry and public health institutions will share their experience and best practices from the field. |
Length of programme | Full time: 2 years Part time: 4 years |
Award title | This programme awards a Postgraduate diploma titled: MSc in Public Health and Epidemiology or MSc in Public Health and Maritime Transport |
Level of programme within the European Qualification Framework | Masters (MSc) Level 7 |
Total credits | ECTS: 120 |
Mode of delivery | Distance learning • The course is instructed and assessed via virtual online methods (synchronous and asynchronous). • No travel to Greece is required |
Language of study | The course is instructed and assessed in English |
Programme information
The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated more than ever in recent history the importance, significance and necessity of public health across all disciplines and human activities.
Qualified public health professionals can play a vital role in promoting health, preventing, mitigating and controlling diseases.
The Postgraduate Program aims to provide high-level education to researchers and professionals for the protection of public health, which are based on the scientific areas of epidemiology, biostatistics, hygiene, health education, environmental health and management of human resources that are affected or affect the above.
The programme responds to the increased demands for specialists in Europe and around the world in order to promote public health and prevent the transnational spread of diseases, but also in particular to ensure public health and hygiene both on board ships and at their destinations.
The program is complementary to the undergraduate studies provided by Departments of European Universities and other countries, covering the gap that exists in the education provided at national, European and international level.
You will be selecting a top-ranked university, with a Medical Faculty renowned for its academic teaching and research capacity, and whose Laboratory of Hygiene and Epidemiology is recognized internationally, across Europe and nationally for its contribution to public health issues in general and specifically for the transport sectors and points of entry (ports, airports, ground crossings).
- The Laboratory of Hygiene and Epidemiology:
- is established at the University of Thessaly, Faculty of Medicine
- is affiliated with the University General Hospital of Larissa as a cross-departmental unit
- functions as a Peripheral Public Health Laboratory under the National Public Health Organization of Greece (NPHO)
- is designated as a World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre for the International Health Regulations: points of entry (WHO Reference: GRE-27)
- has established and operates a Public health observatory in means of transport and points of entry, whose scope addresses teaching and research needs in the subjects of public health in means of transport and points of entry.
- The Laboratory has a long history in teaching and research in the field of public health:
- It is responsible for teaching four courses of the medical studies programme since 2007
- It operates since 2007, a postgraduate master’s course taught in Greek and titled “MSc in Applied Public Health and Environmental Hygiene” with a focus on food and water safety, one of the first MSc courses in Greece in this field.
- It operates a second post-graduate master’s course established in 2022 entitled “MSc in Public Health and Maritime Transport” to be offered in English language.
- Under the framework of European projects the Laboratory of Hygiene and Epidemiology has several years’ experience in organizing European level training courses.
- It delivers high-quality research with many doctoral and post-doctoral research studies in various public health fields completed or in progress. The Laboratory’s scientific members have published extensively in high impact factor, international peer reviewed public health journals
- The “European Scientific Association for Health and Hygiene in Maritime Transport” with acronym EU SHIPSAN ASSOCIATION was founded by members of the Laboratory of Hygiene and Epidemiology.
- Fully equipped with cutting edge technological equipment for performing both routine analyses and research projects, the Laboratory of Hygiene and Epidemiology meets Biosafety level 2 requirements.
- The Laboratory of Hygiene and Epidemiology has a long history of coordinating and leading European projects and joint actions, as well as established collaborations with both European and international organizations.
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Coordinator and project leader of EU funded research and innovation projects and joint actions:
Participates as a partner in European projects:
External Evaluator of European projects and joint actions:
At national level the Laboratory of Hygiene and Epidemiology has coordinated national programmes including:
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Distinguished teaching staff from 19 universities and 2 research centers in 10 European countries
Teaching staff providing course lectures are recognized leaders in academic fields of applied epidemiology, public health, environmental health and hygiene, chronic and infectious diseases, maritime health, health economics, occupational health including seafarers, human resources management and shipping economics.
Guest lecturers include public health professionals with practical experience in public health and maritime public health aspects.
The course aim
The programme offers two streams:
Stream 1: Public Health and Epidemiology
Stream 1 focuses on the protection of public health and the prevention of transnational spread of diseases and aims to provide skills for a career in public health, epidemiology, occupational health, environmental health.
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Stream 2: Public Health and Maritime Transport
Stream 2 focuses on the protection of public health in shipping on both passenger and commercial ships and aims to provide skills for a career in public health, epidemiology, occupational health, environmental health and the application of those skills in the context of maritime transport.
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After the successful completion of the programme you will be awarded a Diploma of Postgraduate Studies (MSc) with titles: (1) “Public Health and Epidemiology” or (2) “Public Health and Maritime Transport” depending on the stream you will choose.
Who is this programme for?
This MSc is ideal for those who choose to pursue a career in the public health and related sectors, as well as those who currently work or plan to work in the maritime sector.
The course is suited to students with both medical and non-medical backgrounds (environment, biology, hygiene, chemistry, engineering food safety etc.) who intend to develop their research and technical professional skills.
Who is teaching at this programme?
Teaching staff for the MSc Course lecturers are leaders in academic fields of applied epidemiology, public health, environmental health and hygiene, chronic diseases and infectious diseases, maritime health, health economics, occupational health including seafarers, human resources management and shipping economics. Guest lecturers include professionals in the public health sector with applied experience in maritime public health aspects.
Country | University |
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CYPRUS | Frederick University |
DENMARK | University of Southern Denmark |
GERMANY |
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GREECE |
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NORWAY | University of South-Eastern-Norway |
ROMANIA | University of Medicine and Pharmacy Bucharest |
SWEDEN | University of Gothenburg, Sweden |
TURKEY | University, School of Medicine, Dept of Public Health, Istanbul |
UK | University of Greenwich, UK |
USA |
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In the programme specifications below the aims and objectives of each module, the subjects to be covered by each module and the methods of assessment is presented.
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)
Both streams have common modules for semester 1 and 2.
For semester 3 students are required to choose which stream they wish to choose as they will have to complete stream specific modules.
Semester 4
Upon successful completion of all mandatory modules, during the 4th semester students will either complete a research-based thesis or partake in an internship placement (where they will also have to submit a final report based on this placement).
Read more about the structure of each of the streams in the links below:
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University of Thessaly, Greece
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Department: Department of Animal Science
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- a) Graduates from all departments of Recognised Foreign Educational Institutions that are relevant to the wider subject matter of the MSc’s content; and
- b) Graduates from all departments of Greek Universities and Technological Educations Institutes that are relevant to the wider subject matter of the MSc’s content.
The course is taught and assessed in English.
A certificate of proof of competency of English language is required, unless students have completed an academic program (BSc, MA, MSc, MBA) that was instructed and assessed in English.
To follow courses offered in English, your competence in the English language should comply with the following description:
You should be able to:
- understand general and academic topics presented in English both orally and in writing
- master a varied vocabulary which enables you to participate in conversations and discussions in English
- produce and articulate your viewpoints in English, both orally and in writing
- give a detailed, coherent oral and written account of a known topic in fluent and generally correct English
The Admissions Committee will evaluate the applications and supporting documentation, and will provide an overall rating based on the following criteria
Criteria | Rating % | |
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1 | Grade of undergraduate degree | 20% |
2 | English language level | 10% |
3 | Publications or announcements | 10% |
4 | Relevant employment experience | 20% |
5 | Letters of recommendation | 10% |
6 | Interview | 30% |
Total | 100% |
The tuition fees are 6.000,00 € per student for each study cycle.
Payment scheme of tuition fees:
Full time attendance mode: four (4) installments; each instalment should be paid before the beginning of each of the first three semesters and for the last semester right before the submission of the thesis project. Monthly payments are possible from Semester 2 onwards.
Part time attendance mode: eight (8) installments; each instalment should be paid before the beginning of each of the first seven semesters and for the last semester right before the submission of the thesis project. Monthly payments are possible from Semester 2 onwards.
There are also opportunities for scholarship of excellence with conditions. The submission of applications for scholarship of excellence takes place after the completion of the admission process of students to the Postgraduate Program.
There are opportunities for studying free of charge based on socioeconomic criteria for Greek residents. A prerequisite for granting the right to free attendance due to socioeconomic criteria is the fulfillment of conditions of excellence during the first cycle of studies.
- Application steps
- Check that you meet, or are expecting to meet, the MSc entry requirements
- Check the application deadlines (below).
- Apply online using the online application form
- A list of candidates with complete Master’s degree applications will be compiled and forwarded to the Selection Committee for review. If your application form is considered complete and you are included in the list you will then be contacted via email to notify you for the date and time for an interview.
- Await a decision – You will be informed on the decision via email.
- Application checklist
Before starting your application, review the list below to ensure you have all the information and documents needed to apply:Information you will need to know for the application:
- Your complete contact details
- Your qualification details
- Your employment details
- Your referees’ details (full names and email addresses)
Mandatory documents you will need to upload:
- Copy of your first degree, or certificate of completion of studies
- Translation of your undergraduate degree in English if your undergraduate degree is NOT in English or any other official language of the EU (see here the EU official languages https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/service-standards-and-principles/commissions-use-languages_en)
- Academic transcript / Diploma supplements (if available – please see here for further information)
- CV / resume including a list of publications in scientific journals or announcements
- Evidence of English language level (validated English language certificate, unless student has completed an academic program (BSc, MA, MSc, MBA) instructed and assessed in English language)
- Copy of passport (photo page) or EU national ID card
- Your photograph in colour
Optional documents you will be asked to upload:
- Copy of other post-graduate studies (if available)
- Certificates of relevant professional qualifications and research activities (if available)
- Two letters of recommendation
- Application deadline
The deadline for applications is 31st of July 2023
Click here to apply online
Receipt of your application
You will receive an email acknowledging receipt of your application.
We strongly recommend that you check your email settings before applying to ensure that “@uth.gr” email addresses are not blocked or sent to your spam or junk email folders.
Application Decision
The assessment of selection criteria and their grading is carried out by the members of the Selection Committee in accordance with the below described procedures.
- Review of application form and supporting documentation
We will be reviewing the application form to ensure that all requested supported documentation has been submitted.
We will contact you if there are any additional information required.
- List of candidates with complete Master’s degree applications and interviews
A list of candidates with complete Master’s degree applications will be compiled and forwarded to the Selection Committee for review.
If your application form is considered complete and you are included in the list you will then be contacted via email to notify you for the date and time for an interview.
- Application decision
The assessment of selection criteria and their grading is carried out by the members of the Selection Committee in accordance with the below described procedures.
The Selection Committee Members assess separately each candidate and grade him/her with specific units (see selection criteria below). The number of credits the candidate is finally credited with is the average of the credit given by all the Selection Committee Members.
The Selection Committee will evaluate the applications and supporting documentation, and will provide an overall rating based on the following criteria:
Criteria | Rating % | |
1 | Grade of undergraduate degree | 20% |
2 | English language level | 10% |
3 | Publications or announcements | 10% |
4 | Relevant employment experience | 20% |
5 | letters of recommendation | 10% |
6 | Interview | 30% |
Total | 100% |
In the event that two candidates accumulate the same number of evaluation units in total, priority is given to the candidate with the highest grade in his/her first degree.
Α list including the application form codes of accepted applicants in order of success, will be compiled. Then the list will be reviewed by the MSc’s Selection Committee and submitted to the Department’s Assembly for approval.
- Notification of successful candidates
You will be notified of the outcome of your application via email.
Admission status
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