Erasmus Mundus Consortium
European Master of Science in International Health – Diploma Supplement
This Diploma Supplement was developed by the European Commission, Council of Europe and UNESCO/CEPES. The
purpose of the supplement is to provide sufficient independent data to improve the international ‘transparency’ and fair
academic and professional recognition of qualifications (diplomas, degrees, certificates, etc.). It is designed to provide a
description of the nature, level, context, content and status of the studies that were pursued and successfully completed
by the individual named on the original qualification to which this supplement is appended.
1. HOLDER OF THE QUALIFICATION
1.1 Family Name / 1.2 First Name
1.3 Date, Place, Country of Birth
1.4 Student ID Number or Code
2. QUALIFICATION
(full, abbreviated; in original language)
2.1 Name of Qualification
European Master of Science in International Health
2.2 Main Field(s) of Study
International Health.
2.3 Institution Awarding the Qualification (in original language)
Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin; Kobenhavns Universitet; Université Victor
Segalen Bordeaux 2; Koninklijk Instituut voor de Tropen Amsterdam; Karolinska
Institutet Stockholm; Institute of Child Health, University College London;
Queen Margaret University College Edinburgh; Universitetet i Bergen
Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Kobenhavns Universitet
Université Victor Segalen Bordeaux 2
Koninklijk Instituut voor de Tropen Amsterdam
Karolinska Institutet Stockholm
Institute of Child Health, University College London
Queen Margaret University College Edinburgh
Universitetet i Bergen
Status (Type / Control)
Universities / State Institutions
2.4 Institution Administering Studies (in original language)
(Three out of eight consortium institutions – according to tracks chosen)
Status (Type / Control)
Universities / State Institutions
2.5 Language(s) of Instruction/Examination
English
3. LEVEL OF THE QUALIFICATION
3.1 Level
Postgraduate degree
3.2 Official Length of Programme
One year (full time); 60 ECTS credit points
3.3 Access Requirements
Bachelor degree (with honours) in International Health-related field; Internationally
recognized English language certificate (TOEFL score 550 / 213 or IETLS score 6)
4. CONTENTS AND RESULTS GAINED
4.1 Mode of Study
Full time
Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Kobenhavns Universitet
Université Victor Segalen Bordeaux 2
Koninklijk Instituut voor de Tropen Amsterdam
Karolinska Institutet Stockholm
Institute of Child Health, University College London
Queen Margaret University College Edinburgh
Universitetet i Bergen
4.2 Programme Requirements
To obtain the MSc degree in International Health, students must have completed:
The Core Course of 3 months full time studies, equivalent to 20 ECTS credit points;
Optional Advanced Modules with specialization in one of the following areas: Sexual
and Reproductive Health; Health Systems, Health Policy and Management; Child Health;
Health Research Methods; Health in Emergencies; Tropical Medicine, Disease Control.
Advanced modules are equivalent to 20 ECTS credit points;
A research-based Masters Thesis, equivalent to 20 ECTS credit points.
4.3 Programme Details
See Transcript for study track, list of courses and topic of thesis.
4.4 Grading Scheme
The ECTS grading scheme is used (see annex); Students also receive their grades
according to the local grading scheme.
4.5 Overall Classification
(in original language)
Overall grade is a weighted average of course and thesis grades, weighted by their
ECTS credit points.
5. FUNCTION OF THE QUALIFICATION
5.1 Access to Further Study
Qualifies to apply for admission for doctoral work (thesis research).
5.2 Professional Status
The MSC degree in International Health indicates that the holder is a specialist in the
field of International Health.
Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Kobenhavns Universitet
Université Victor Segalen Bordeaux 2
Koninklijk Instituut voor de Tropen Amsterdam
Karolinska Institutet Stockholm
Institute of Child Health, University College London
Queen Margaret University College Edinburgh
Universitetet i Bergen
6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
6.1 Additional Information
The European Masters programme in International Health is embedded in the tropEd
network for higher education in international health. This network consists of 31
universities in 13 European countries and collaborationg institutions in South Africa,
Thailand and China. tropEd provides postgraduate opportunities for education and
training contributing to sustainable development. It focuses on improving the
management of health services for disadvantaged populations. The innovative approach
is based on mobility of people, the exchange of experiences in different disciplines and
the establishment of a common standard in education and training.
6.2 Further Information Sources
Educational Programme Office, tropEd Secretariat
Institut für Tropenmedizin Berlin
Spandauer Damm 130, D- 14050 Berlin
Tel. 0049 30 30116 865 / 767 / 820
Fax 004930 30116 888
Email: troped@charite.de
Internet. www.troped.org
Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Kobenhavns Universitet
Université Victor Segalen Bordeaux 2
Koninklijk Instituut voor de Tropen Amsterdam
Karolinska Institutet Stockholm
Institute of Child Health, University College London
Queen Margaret University College Edinburgh
Universitetet i Bergen
7. CERTIFICATION
This Diploma Supplement refers to the following original documents:
European Master of Science Degree in International Health awarded …
Transcript dated …
Certification Date:
Prof. Dr. NN
Chairman
Committee on Admission and Degrees
(Official Stamp/Seal)
8. NATIONAL HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM
The information on the national higher education systems of the consortium partner institution
visited by the student provides a context for the qualification and the type of higher education
that awarded it.