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