Application and admission procedure
The Master's degree program in Public Health - Population and Professions is aimed at graduates who have completed at least six semesters of study at a higher education institution (university or university of applied sciences).
The following degrees are recognized as prerequisites:
- Bachelor of Arts (at least 180 credits)
- Bachelor of Science (at least 180 credits)
- Other Bachelor's degrees can be recognized after examination (at least 180 credits)
- Diploma
- Magister / Master's degree
- State examination
There are currently 35 places available in each academic year, which are allocated via the university's own admission procedure.
Admissions for the first semester are only possible for the winter semester of each year.
If you have any questions about the application and admission process, please email us at Master.PH@mh-hannover.de.
Entry requirements
Criteria that must be met in order to be able to submit an application
- Bachelor's degree (at least 180 credits), Diplom, Magister/Master's degree, state examination
- Bachelor's degree (at least 180 credits or at least 150 credit points in a Bachelor's degree program not yet completed
- Very good knowledge of the German language for applications with foreign degrees(link to overview of language certificates)
Information for foreign applicants:
At the time of application, proof of excellent German language skills, such as the accredited DSH-2 (or an equivalent test), must be submitted! All supporting documents must be submitted as notarized copies. The supporting documents must be submitted in translated form, unless the originals are in German or English.
Application
The application period begins on June 1 and ends on July 15
You apply via the MHH online portal (https://campus.mh-hannover.de)
It is best to use the Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge or Mozilla Firefox browser for data entry.
If you have any queries about the procedure, please contact the Student Administration Office of the Master's degree program in Public Health:
Doris Neumayer (Degree Program Office)
Hannover Medical School
PH study program, OE 5410
Carl-Neuberg-Straße 1
30625 Hannover
Tel.+49 511 532-5999
Master.PH@mh-hannover.de
The application documents include
- references
- Curriculum vitae in German
- Degree certificate from the first professionally qualifying study programme (certificate, transcript and diploma) or, if this is not yet available, a certificate stating the achievements, credit points and average grade to date
- If applicable, proof of German language proficiency, e.g. with DSH-2
- Proof of professional experience, if applicable
- If applicable, proof of additional, voluntary (laboratory) internships, workshops, scholarships, longer stays abroad, other practical experience, etc.
Please note:
All documents submitted online must be submitted as originals in the event of admission. Therefore, please keep all documents in a safe place!
The personal data of applicants collected during the application process is subject to Data Protection. You can view the Hannover Medical School's data protection information here.
Admission procedure
After the application deadline, an admission exam(two hours) will take place at the MHH at the end of July as part of the admission procedure.
All students who have applied and have the prospect of a place according to the decisions of the admissions committee will be invited separately.
You can find the date here.
The written exam serves to determine quantitative and qualitative methodological knowledge, problem-structuring and analytical skills as well as basic knowledge of the structure and tasks of the German health care system and other public health-relevant topics (prevention and health promotion, health policy, etc.). Candidates are admitted according to a ranking list, which is primarily based on the evaluation of the written exam results (written exam must be passed) and the grade of the last degree.
Tips for exam preparation can be found here.
Two sample exam questions can be found here.