Why choose this programme?
The aim of the International Community Health MPhil programme is to train students in international community health research and interventions.
The programme runs over four semesters built on a 'sandwich' model. The first year is largely devoted to classroom-based courses. The webpage on 'Structure and accomplishment' gives course details. Students are expected to carry out their field research either in Norway or another country during the third semester. Semester four is devoted to thesis writing in Oslo.
A main strength of the programme is the international classroom where students from all over the world can learn from each other and share their knowledge, perspectives, and experience. Participatory learning activities are a central feature of the programme.
Students learn to work independently while developing their own research projects, collecting and analyzing their field data, and finally writing their theses. Preparation for this is provided through courses that cover quantitative and qualitative research methods, assesing relevant literature, project planning, research ethics, and academic writing.
The programme prepares students to participate in community-based health promotion and disease prevention research with a focus mainly on middel and low-income societies. Students are encouraged to use their research findings to improve the quality and effectiveness of community health action. The master's degree program is multi-disciplinary, multicultural, and multi-professional, creating the broadest possible learning environment.