Area
Medical and Health Sciences
Sub-Discipline
Health Sciences
Northern Catholic University
- City: Coquimbo,
- Commune: Coquimbo,
- Region: Coquimbo Region
goals
The Program aims to contribute to the training of professionals capable of:
● Develop in the area of Public Health, with emphasis on health management, with a high degree of commitment to meeting the health needs of individuals, families and communities.
● Apply scientific knowledge for efficient performance in all functions of your professional competence, related to the discipline, considering the reality and sociocultural context in which you perform.
Applicant Profile
The Master's Program in Public Health is designed for health professionals and related fields interested in deepening their knowledge, skills, and abilities in the discipline of Public Health. Professionals with an interest in Public Health who work in health-related institutions, such as lawyers, engineers, and others, are also welcome to apply. Priority will be given to applicants with work experience and/or research experience in the field.
Graduate profile
The professional graduating from the Master's in Public Health at UCN will work in health management; focusing their work on people, families and communities; forming interdisciplinary teams to implement policies, develop and evaluate health programs and interventions; using evidence-based health and continuous learning.
Lines of investigation
– Environmental health and communicable diseases
– Chronic diseases and aging
– Health Management, Evidence-Based Health, Economic Evaluation of Health Technologies (EETSA)
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