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The aim of the BSc in Health Care and Disease Prevention (Public Health) program at the University of Debrecen (UD) is to educate the next generation of public health supervisors. We provide students with solid knowledge of the discipline, so that they understand the basic concepts of public health and are able to suggest solutions to public health challenges. Download our Public Health,
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| | The program starts in September of each year. | |
| | All courses are taught in English; therefore, a B2 level English proficiency is required. | |
| | Admission requires a high school certificate; an entrance interview where the level of English, high school studies, motivation and communication skills of the applicant are assessed. | |
| | This is a 4-year program consisting of 8 academic semesters | |
| | Students earn 240 ECTS in total. | |
| | The tuition fee for this program is 6,000 USD/Year |
The University of Debrecen’s Bachelor of Public Health program provides a comprehensive foundation in health care and disease prevention, designed to prepare students for identifying and solving global health challenges. The curriculum balances a strong scientific core, covering topics like biostatistics, epidemiology, and environmental health, with a focus on practical application, including field work and laboratory practice.
We offer a curriculum that bridges the gap between your current expertise and the technical competence required to excel in the global market.
Main subjects typically include (this list is indicative and may change):
| Year | Main subjects |
| 1 | First Aid, Health Informatics, Medical Latin, General Principles in Health Care & Nursing, Basics of Pedagogy, Philosophy, Basics of Psychology, Basics of Sociology, Ecology, Bioethics, Mathematical Basics of Biostatistics, Health Antropology, Communication, Cell Biology, Economics and Management, History of Public Health, Health Psychology, Health Sociology, Hungarian Language, Introduction to Public Health, Biostatistics, Genetics and Molecular Biology, Anatomy, Physiology |
| 2 | Hungarian Language, Basic Epidemiology, Immunology, Intoduction to Law, Microbiology, Public Health Medicine, Clinical Propedeutics, Biochemistry, Epidemiology of Communicable and Non-communicable Diseases, Terrestrial Environmental Protection, Environmental Health |
| 3 | Aquatic Environmental Protection, Epidemiology of Communicable and Non-communicable Diseases, Health Care Law, Health Promotion and Health Policy, Occupational Health, Pharmacology, Public Health Medicine, Basics of Research Methodology, Child and Adolescent Health, Field and Laboratory Practice, Professional Hungarian, Basics of Dietetics, Gerontology |
| 4 | Field and Laboratory practice, Health Care Law, Health Promotion, Health Promotion in Primary Care, Nutritional Health and Food Safety, Professional Hungarian, Applied Epidemiology, Basics of Quality Assurance, Field and Laboratory Practice, Thesis |
Detailed information about the program’s Curriculum and further information are available on the Faculty of Health Sciences’s website.
Yes, there is a compulsory internship of at least 10 weeks incorporated to the program structure.
This degree provides a versatile foundation for careers across various sectors, including health services, research, surveillance, health promotion, and environmental health. Graduates are prepared for roles within public health agencies such as cancer registries, food safety authorities, and disease screening programs. Additionally, the program opens doors to opportunities in community development, international aid agencies, and the private sector, specifically within the pharmaceutical industry and management consultancies.
Applicants must have an English proficiency of at least B2 level as the program is fully taught in English. For your information, this is equivalent to:
Please note, that you are not strictly required to have a language exam certificate, your language skills will be assessed during the entrance interview.
Yes, there is an entrance interview where the level of English, high school studies, motivation and communication skills of the applicant are assessed.
Further information about the entrance exams can be found through the following website: Learn more about our entrance exams
Please note that the BSc in Health Care and Disease Prevention (Public Health) operates on a single-cycle academic calendar. This program only starts in September of each year. The application deadline is 15th June.
Ensure your documents are submitted through the
Official Online Platform before the deadline.
The tuition fee is 6,000 USD / year for this program.
This is supplemented by the application fee of $150 USD (one-time) and the entrance procedure fee of $350 USD that covers the examination and interview. Please note that the application and entrance procedure fees are non-refundable and must be paid via bank transfer to initiate the review process.
We offer a variety of academic scholarships and merit-based tuition fee discounts. Depending on your home country's regulations you might apply for federal loan while studying abroad as well.
For detailed eligibility criteria and application deadlines, visit our dedicated website
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