Study part-time: Master in Public Health at Leuphana!

Study part-time: Master in Public Health at Leuphana!

The Professional School of the Leuphana University of Lüneburg will be offering a part-time Master of Public Health in Prevention and Health Promotion from April 2026. This study program is aimed particularly at specialists and managers in the healthcare sector as well as self-employed people who work in health areas, such as nutritional advice or health courses. With a study period of four semesters, this course of study enables participants to remain fully employed during their studies. Applications are possible until January 31, 2026, although an early bird application by November 20, 2025 is advantageous leuphana.de reported.

The curriculum focuses on knowledge in the areas of prevention, health promotion and health management. Students have the opportunity to specialize in either work and organization or digital health. Regular face-to-face events that take place on one or two weekends per month, as well as e-learning offers, ensure in-depth training in the health sector.

Application and admission

Access to the master's program requires a completed first academic degree related to healthcare or business, as well as at least one year of relevant professional experience. The tuition fees amount to 10,800 euros, plus around 240 euros in semester fees per semester. Accreditation by FIBAA guarantees that the degree program is of high quality and internationally recognized, which makes it easier for graduates to access a doctorate, if necessary masterstudium.org supplemented.

An important feature of this course of study is its family-friendly design. A summer break and public holidays are planned to provide students with sufficient time for relaxation and family obligations.

Course content and teaching format

Teaching takes place in an interactive format that promotes exchange between lecturers and students. Courses are held on weekends in Lüneburg, with guided self-study taking place between attendance phases. The students have regular contact with their lecturers as well as with the course management and coordination via a learning platform, which supports the acquisition of knowledge and makes it easier to exchange experiences.

The modules of the course are also recognized by the Lower Saxony Medical Association for the crediting of further training points. Only the master's thesis must be completed as part of the entire program, while all other modules can also be booked individually, as shown on leuphana.de is described in detail.

An online information day to introduce the degree program will take place on January 7th and 8th, 2026. Those interested can also contact the course coordinator Karen Ahrlich directly (email: pug@leuphana.de, telephone: 04131.677-7958) for further information.