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Postgraduate ยท Nursing & Allied Health ยท ๐Ÿ“ Heidelberg, Germany

MSc International Health

Heidelberg University

Duration
2 years Full-time
Next intake
October 2026
Indicative annual fee
โ‚ฌ12,000 / year

Fee shown is for the full Master of Science in International Health programme

Course overview

Run by the Heidelberg Institute of Global Health, this master's trains clinicians and health professionals in epidemiology, health systems and the management of programmes in low- and middle-income settings.

It is a long-established international programme with a modular structure that allows study alongside professional work, and cohorts are drawn from health ministries, NGOs and hospitals worldwide.

Key modules

  • Epidemiology and Biostatistics
  • Health Systems and Policy
  • Global Communicable Disease Control
  • Health Economics and Financing
  • Programme Management and Evaluation
  • Master's Thesis

Entry requirements

Academic

A degree in medicine, nursing, public health or another health-related discipline, plus normally at least two years of relevant professional experience in the health sector.

English language

  • IELTS: 6.5 overall, with no band below 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT: 90 overall
  • PTE Academic: 62 overall

Not quite meeting these? Ask about a foundation or pathway route โ€” your counsellor advises on those too.

Intakes

Apply roughly 6 to 12 months before your intended start for the widest choice of places and scholarships.

  • ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ October 2026

Career prospects

Roles this programme prepares you for. Your counsellor can also advise on post-study work routes in Germany.

  • Public Health Specialist
  • Epidemiologist
  • Health Programme Manager
  • Health Systems Adviser
  • Global Health Researcher

Post-study work in Germany: Up to 18 months. Read the Germany student visa guide.

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MSc International Health: your questions, answered

What are the entry requirements for MSc International Health at Heidelberg University?

A degree in medicine, nursing, public health or another health-related discipline, plus normally at least two years of relevant professional experience in the health sector. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall, with no band below 6.0; TOEFL iBT 90 overall; PTE Academic 62 overall. Your Tutopiya counsellor checks your specific qualifications against these requirements before you apply.

How much does MSc International Health cost?

Fee shown is for the full Master of Science in International Health programme Fees are set by the university and can change between intakes, so your counsellor confirms the exact figure before you apply. Tutopiya's own counselling and application service is for a flat SGD 50.

When can I start MSc International Health?

This course has intakes in October 2026. Applying 6 to 12 months ahead gives you the widest choice of places and scholarships.

What does the placement service cost?

A flat SGD 50, billed as two monthly instalments of SGD 25. That covers everything: counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer. There are no hidden extras, no agent fees and no commission on your tuition, because our counselling is funded by our university partners, the SGD 50 only covers administration. Separately, you pay the universityโ€™s own tuition or semester fees directly to the university after you accept your offer.

What exactly do you help with?

Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.

Which universities can you place me into?

We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated SGD 50 placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.

Do I need my final results before I apply?

No. We work from predicted grades, so you can start the process well before results day and secure a conditional offer. Once your final grades are in, we help you confirm your place.