Fully-Funded DAAD-EPOS Scholarships: M.Sc. Global Urban Health, Freiburg, Germany

Deadline for applications: March 1, 2021 for DAAD-EPOS applicants

The Master of Science in Global Urban Health (MSc GUH) at University of Freiburg, is an interdisciplinary, modular course for graduates in the fields of social sciences, medicine, public health, anthropology or similar background who have professional experience in health sciences, environmental health, urban planning / migration or social work. The aim of the course is to convey knowledge, skills and competences concerning the identification and management of risks factors for health in big cities, especially, but not only, in low- and middle income countries. Learn here, how you can become a part of it!

Key information

Starting date	Last week of September*
Deadlines:Regular applicationsDAAD EPOS Scholarship applications	01. October 2020 – 15. April 2021Until 01. March 2021
Length of the programme	1 year / up to 5 years
Mode of Delivery	Full-time / Part-time
Language	English
Tution Fees	12.000 EUR (1 year full-time study)

*Academic year 2020/2021: The program will start on 28. September 2020 in form
  of hybrid teaching (classroom sessions and online offers).

The focus includes the application of appropriate research methods and implementation strategies for the special requirements of areas such as concept development, planning and implementation of health-related interventions. Main topics covered are analysis of environmental health risk factors and socio-economic determinants of health in urban areas, epidemiology and infectious diseases, as well as migration, violence and mental illness within vulnerable groups of the urban population.

The program is 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 modules use participatory learning techniques and practical exercises, field trips as well as study tours to the World Health Organization (WHO) and the UN Environmental Program (UNEP) in Geneva, the Swiss Tropical Institute (STI) in Basel and several environmental initiatives in and around the green city of Freiburg.

Our Master Program is located in Bismarckallee 22 // D-79098 Freiburg.
For further Information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

The Master of Science in Global Urban Health will teach you

• To develop analytical and management skills to meet the challenges of urban health;
• To identify and quantify biological-psychological-social threats to health and risk factors in urban areas
• To develop knowledge and skills in the field of prevention,  control,  program development, monitoring and evaluation for improving urban health;

• To design and conduct research projects in the field of urban health;
• To make proactive evidence-based decisions and to gain leadership qualities and effective working skills according to the professional background
• To enhance independent and reflective thinking and inspire an interest for lifelong learning.

Our Master is also a part of The German Association of Postgraduate Programmes with special Relevance to Developing Countries (AGEP). AGEP standards guarantee that its members maintain a high scientific level and apply modern methods of teaching and research.

Further details on AGEP available here: agep-info.de/about-us/

DAAD-EPOS SCHOLARSHIPS

Who can apply?

Graduates with at least two years’ professional experience from the following countries: list of eligible countries

Duration of the funding

12 to 36 months (dependent on study programme)

Value

• Depending on academic level, monthly payments of 850 euros for graduates or 1,200 euros for doctoral candidates
• Payments towards health, accident and personal liability insurance cover
• Travel allowance, unless these expenses are covered by the home country or another source of funding

Under certain circumstances, scholarship holders may receive the following additional benefits:

• Monthly rent subsidy
• Monthly allowance for accompanying members of family

Selection

• Candidates fulfil the necessary academic requirements and can be expected to successfully complete a study programme in Germany (above-average result for first academic exam – top performance third, language skills)
• Candidates have a Bachelor degree (usually a four-year course) in an appropriate subject
• Candidates have at least two years’ professional experience
• Candidates can prove their motivation is development-related and be expected to take on social responsibility and initiate and support processes of change in their personal and professional environment after their training/scholarship

Further information

• Brochure “Development-Related Postgraduate Courses – Educating Professionals for Sustainable Development”

Source / More information: Official Website of the University of Freiburg – DAAD-EPOS website.