Master’s Degree Programme in Public Mental Health

Study Discipline: Medical & Health Sciences
Study Programme Details
City: Turku
Country: Finland
Admission Sessions: Autumn Session
Study Format: Full Time
Mode of Study: Fully on Site

Programme Type

Master's degree

Duration

24 Months

Scholarship Available

Yes

Language

English

About this Study Course

Step into the realm of expertise with our Master’s Degree Programme in Public Mental Health. Uncover the intellectual foundation and specialized skills essential to becoming a proficient authority on mental health service systems, prevention, and interventions for children, adolescents, and families.

Overview

Witness the significant unmet needs in mental health provision globally, spanning developed and developing countries alike. Dive into public mental health research, focusing on health service systems, interventions, and prevention. Embrace the necessity for remote, digital, and technology-assisted interventions to address the challenges faced in providing evidence-based solutions. Join us in bridging the gap in the perspective of public mental health, a domain often overlooked in higher education, not just in Finland but also in numerous other countries.

Admission Requirements

  • you have a nationally recognized first cycle degree – typically a Bachelor’s degree – from an accredited institution of higher education
  • your degree corresponds to at least 180 ECTS (European credits) or to three years of full-time study
  • IELTS 5 and the writing test score 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 90 and the writing test score 20
  • Cambridge English Qualifications with pass grade A, B or C.
  • Cambridge English Qualifications with pass grade A, B or C.
  • PTE – Academic test with a minimum overall score of 62 and the writing test score 54
  • Major Studies in Public Mental Health (35 ECTS)
  • Research Methods in Public Mental Health (15 ECTS)
  • Internship (5 ECTS)
  • Master’s Thesis (40 ECTS)
  • Language Studies (2 ECTS)

Free for citizens of EU/EEA countries or Switzerland, for citizens of non-EU/EEA countries 12000€ /academic year

Future Career Outcomes

As a graduate, you may embark on a fulfilling career as a Mental Health Policy Analyst, Clinical Mental Health Consultant, Public Health Researcher, Mental Health Educator, or Program Coordinator. This program lays the groundwork for a future where you contribute to reshaping mental health perspectives globally.

Visa Requirements:

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