Masters

Our master’s programmes are an opportunity for health and development professionals to further develop their knowledge and skills. Here you find an overview. You can also download our brochure.

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Our master’s programmes are an opportunity for health and development professionals to further develop their knowledge and skills.

NEW: Master of Science in Public Health and Health Equity (MPH-HE)

The Master of Public Health and Health Equity (MPH-HE) is a mid-career Master of Science programme, organised by KIT Royal Tropical Institute and the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU). It is meant for professionals working in health service delivery or health management, in national health systems or international organisations.

NEW: Core Course in Public Health and Health Equity (CCPH-HE)

The Core Course in Public Health and Health Equity is a three-month course that prepares you to systematically analyse and address complex public health issues, covering epidemiology, health system aspects, and broader social determinants of health. The course focuses on health equity in low-resource settings and high-resource settings with disadvantaged populations. It can be taken as a stand-alone course or as part of the Master of Science in Public Health and Health Equity.

Master of Public Health (MPH): Health Systems Policy and Management track

The Master of Science in Public Health (MPH), formerly known as ‘International Course in Health Development’ is an annual 12-month MPH programme organized by KIT Royal Tropical Institute and the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU). This track is designed specifically for those who wish to work at the interface of policy and management, within different health systems contexts.

Master of Public Health (MPH): track in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights

The Master of Science in Public Health (MPH), formerly known as ‘International Course in Health Development’ is an annual 12-month Master of Public Health programme organised by the KIT Royal Tropical Institute and the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU).
This track is specifically designed for those who wish to work in SRHR focus domains which may include HIV and AIDS.

  • Starting date

    11/09/2023 << FULL COURSE, waiting list available for applicants who do not need visa! >>

  • Duration

    1 year

  • Location

    KIT, Amsterdam

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Master in International Health (MIH)

The Master of Science in International Health (MIH) aims to develop the capacity of health professionals working in clinical care, at the interface of national health systems, in international organisations and on global health problems.

  • Duration

    1 year (FT); up to 5 years (PT)

  • Location

    KIT Amsterdam, and optionally elsewhere in Europe

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Part-time: Master of Public Health (MPH PT)

If you cannot leave your home/job for one year full-time it is now possible to follow the Master of Public Health (MPH) programme in parts. You will take trimester 1 in your first year, trimester 2 in the second year and trimester 3 can be done distance-based in the second or third year.

This course is targeted at those who aspire to management positions in public health.

  • Starting date

    18/09/2023

  • Duration

    1 year (FT); up to 3 years (PT)

  • Location

    KIT Amsterdam

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Core Course in Public Health

The core course in Public Health is a three month course that prepares health managers to use a public health approach to address health issues in their country, taking into account epidemiology, health system aspects and broader social determinants of health. The course will prepare you to solve complex public health problems systematically. 

Netherlands Course on Global Health and Tropical Medicine (NTC)

The Netherlands Course on Global Health and Tropical Medicine or Nederlandse Tropen Cursus (NTC) provides essential preparation for health professionals such as medical doctors, nurses, and midwives planning to work in low- and middle-income countries and/or with marginalised communities. Participants may be preparing to work in a district hospital at the first level of referral, or intend to participate in health care projects with non-governmental organisations (NGOs).