Master in Public Health

The Master in Public Health is offered at the Universidade de Santiago de Compostela in Santiago de Compostela. This master's degree program lasts for 1 academic year. Instruction is primarily in Spanish. The program is in-person and falls under the Health Sciences branch of knowledge, specifically within Medicine and Dentistry.

This master's degree trains professionals to address health problems from a population perspective. Students will learn to identify population health issues, design and evaluate health promotion programs, and develop clinical and epidemiological studies. The curriculum includes 60 ECTS credits, divided into compulsory subjects (27 ECTS), electives (15 ECTS), compulsory external practices (6 ECTS), and a master's dissertation (12 ECTS).

Admission requires a degree in Medicine, Pharmacy, Veterinary Science, Dentistry, Psychology, Biology, Food Science and Technology, or Information Science and Economics. Nursing, Optics, and Optometry diplomas are also accepted. Selection is based on academic record (60%), professional or research orientation in Public Health (10%), relevant coursework (10%), curriculum evaluation (10%), and an interview (10%). Students from non-Spanish speaking countries must prove Spanish (B1) or Galician (Celga II) language proficiency.

The Universidade de Santiago de Compostela is located in Spain. It is a public university. The university offers undergraduate, master's, and doctoral degrees. It also provides its own studies and courses. The institution has a virtual campus and a virtual secretariat for students.

The university supports 299 research groups. It has a network of research infrastructure. Qualified staff also support these research efforts. The university aims to be inclusive and accessible. It offers support for students with disabilities and special educational needs. This helps remove barriers to student participation.

The university provides various services to its community. These include libraries, residences, and cultural activities. It also has services for employment and career orientation. The university has a strong focus on research and development.