Master Programmes
Master of Science in International Health 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. Studying a MIH at KIT allows you to design a
most in need and assists in the mobilisation of
programme that is tailored to your specific needs
resources and capacity building. Given its global
and goals, with a combined offer from tropEd
extent and its implications across sectors, the
institutes around the globe - of approximately 100
COVID-19 epidemic is a clear example of how
different advanced modules to choose from. With
experts in International Health can play a role
this good variety, the MIH prepares you optimally
by contributing to the generation of evidence
for your desired field of work - whether that be
and through the design, implementation and
maternal and child health, HIV and AIDS, disaster
evaluation of the response.
settings, research, health systems and policy, human resources for health or another area.
Course Objectives The MIH provides health professionals with the
The MIH can be completed within 1 year (fulltime),
competencies and attitude required to effectively
and up to 5 years (part-time) and as a “blended
deal with current challenges, understand and
programme” with face-to-face and online
analyse international health issues, conduct
modules, depending on your availability. This
applied research, and develop adequate,
flexible programme targets health professionals
appropriate and evidence informed responses in a
who are unable to take long periods of leave from
global context.
home or work to follow an academic programme. After the programme you will be able to: The MIH is organised by KIT Royal Tropical Institute and the VU Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.
What is International Health? Experts in International Health work across
• Advocate for and address equity and human rights in international health • Identify and analyse current and emerging health problems and its determinants in different population groups
national, regional and global boundaries, focusing
• Identify the needs for and generate ethically
on health problems of disadvantaged populations
sound evidence to address health problems
integrating the complexity of social determinants of health and globalisation. Key elements are a
through research and evaluation • Formulate effective responses and contribute
multidisciplinary and multi-sectoral approach,
to its implementation in health systems
generating and applying evidence from personal
management and organisation across the
experience and other contexts, disciplines and actors. In addition, professionals working in the
continuum of healthcare • Initiate and manage collaborative relations
field of International Health, master issues related
and communicate effectively across disciplines,
to health systems management and organisation
sectors and cultures within complex
across the continuum of health care, and keep an equity-based approach while analysing
environments • Critically self-reflect your own cultural
health problems and the provision of health
competence, motivation, practice and values,
services. The expert functions as an advocate
adjust them accordingly, and act as an agent of
aiming to improve the health of the population
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