Master Programme in Health Science

Master Programme in Health Science is a 2 years Masters program taught at Karlstad University, . The program is offered in campus-based modes with full Time options. To successfully obtain Master Programme in Health Science from Karlstad University you are required to complete 120 credit hours. After completion of Master Programme in Health Science you will be able to further continue for advance studies or start career as Health Centre Administrator, Health Policy Associate, Healthcare Finance Manager, Healthcare Administrator.

General admission requirements for studies at Master’s level.
Special requirements:
Swedish B/Swedish 2 B and English A.
For the chosen Major:
- Public Health Science: Bachelor’s Degree of 180 ECTS credits including a degree project of 15 ECTS cr, or equivalent.
- Nursing: Professional Nursing Degree of 180 ECTS credits including a degree project of 15 ECTS cr, or Bachelor’s Degree in nursing, or equivalent.
Students who have a 60 ECTS cr Master’s Degree in the chosen major can have these credits transferred to the programme.

You need to complete 120 credit hours to successfully obtain this degree. Please check detail of study units at https://www.kau.se/en/education/programmes-and-courses/programmes/VAMAS

Elective course: Students are free to choose among certain alternative courses, often depending on their choice of specialisation.

Optional course: Students are free to choose any course offered at Karlstad University or at other universities. Courses listed are examples of recommended or frequently chosen courses for a specific programme.

You can join one of the following careers:

• Health Centre Administrator
• Health Policy Associate
• Healthcare Finance Manager
• Healthcare Administrator