The Call for Master of Public Health - International Program Application 2023
Based on the announcement of Hanoi Medical University regarding postgraduate studies application and examination for the academic year 2023 – 2025, the School of Preventive Medicine and Public Health (SPMPH) is pleased to invite qualified and interested candidates to apply for the full-time International Master of Public Health program (Cohort 8, 2023 – 2025), commencing in October 2023.
Program Overview
The full-time Master of Public Health International Program at Hanoi Medical University, established in 2015, is designed to train a new generation of competent public health researchers and practitioners. The program offers three areas of specialization for students to develop their diverse interests and capacities: 1) One Health and Public Health; 2) Health Economics; and 3) Reproductive Health. These specializations are built upon inter-disciplinary learning and teaching methods to establish a strong foundation for professional development in both national and global environments. The program offers two tracks – Master of Science in Public Health and Master of Applied Public Health – with the former emphasizing the development of capacity to conduct public health research, while the latter focuses on developing the capacity to implement public health interventions.
As a graduate of our Master of Public Health International Program, you will be equipped with the knowledge and analytical skills to enhance your professional profile, apply diverse perspectives to address issues in public health, health economics and policy, and reproductive health, and deepen your participation in ongoing discourse regarding key global health issues. Upon completion of this program, you will be awarded a Master of Public Health degree by Hanoi Medical University and will have flourished in a multicultural environment.
To fulfill the program requirements, students must complete eleven (11) compulsory courses and four (04) elective courses, as well as a capstone thesis (either a research-based thesis for the research-oriented track or a project-based thesis for the applied track). In the final thesis, students will pursue their own topics of interest and investigate a research question or problem of their choice.
Training duration: 18 months (October 2023 to May 2025)
Tuition fee: 5,250 USD (converted to Vietnamese Dong at the time of the first payment). A limited number of merit-based scholarships are available for selected students. Students are also supported in applying for scholarships from other sources.
Eligibility and Admission Criteria
Applicants from any country are eligible for the program and must meet the following prerequisites:
- For the Master of Science in Public Health Track, applicants must:
+ Hold a Bachelor’s degree with a ranking of Good or above in Public Health, Preventive Medicine, Medicine, or Traditional Medicine; scientific research publications are not required.
+ Hold a Bachelor’s degree with a ranking of Average or Average-Good in Public Health, Preventive Medicine, Medicine, or Traditional Medicine and be an author (not necessarily the primary/corresponding author) of at least one research publication in a journal credited by the Vietnam State Council for Professorship at the time of publication (see http://hdgsnn.gov.vn/ for more information). Published articles must be relevant to health sciences and published within 36 months from the date of application.
+ Provide a research proposal approved by potential academic supervisors as well as the heads of Departments/the School. To assist in your search, our faculty websites are excellent resources. You may explore the attached link to search for supervisors and projects by discipline, keywords, and research themes (Please click here).
- For the Master of Applied Public Health Track, applicants must:
+ Hold or meet the graduation requirements for a Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Preventive Medicine, Medicine, Traditional Medicine, Pharmacology, Nutrition, Nursing-Midwifery, Odontology-Stomatology, Laboratory Technology, Health Management/Administration, Sports Medicine, Sociology, Anthropology, Economics, Education, Economic Statistics, Administration – Management, Psychology, Biology, Applied Biology, Environmental Science, Social Work, Resource Management, Environment, or Veterinary Medicine.
+ Complete 10 credits of supplementary coursework in public health prior to the date of the announcement of shortlisted candidates for the oral examination (see below) and possess at least one year of health-related work experience, for those with Bachelor’s degrees in Pharmacology, Nutrition, Nursing, Odontology-Stomatology, Laboratory Technology, Health Management/Administration, Sports Medicine, Sociology, Anthropology, Economics, Education, Economic Statistics, Administration – Management, Psychology, Biology, Applied Biology, Environmental Science, Social Work, Resource Management, Environment, or Veterinary Medicine.
- For both tracks, proof of English proficiency is required: IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent international certificates accepted by the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET). (Native English speakers and those who have obtained a Bachelor’s degree in English are exempt from this requirement).
Application for Admission
Applicants must submit:
- A completed application form. Applicants may choose only one of the three tracks.
- A letter from the current or most recent employer certifying work experience or a request to waive this prerequisite.
- A cover letter outlining the reasons for enrolling in the course.
- An up-to-date curriculum vitae: Including general information, training history, work experience, publications, and other skills related to public health.
- Notarized copies of Bachelor’s degrees.
- Health certificate (to confirm eligibility for study).
- Official proof of English proficiency as stated above.
- 2 current photos (3x4 cm) taken within the last 03 months. Write your name and date of birth on the back of the photos.
- Copy of ID card/passport.
- Evidence of completing supplementary coursework in public health for those with the aforementioned Bachelor’s degrees.
- A research proposal approved by potential academic supervisors or heads of Departments/the School and evidence of authorship of a journal article for those interested in the Master of Science in Public Health Track (if required as above). (International applicants may submit the application by email: sdhyhdp@hmu.edu.vn).
Scholarships: It is anticipated that approximately 30 prospective students will be admitted for the 2023 - 2025 intake (20 for the Master of Science in Public Health Track, and 10 for the Master of Applied Public Health Track). A limited number of scholarships are available for international and Vietnamese applicants. Scholarships will be awarded based on the academic merit and competencies of candidates. Successful applicants are encouraged to seek external scholarships, and the SPMPH is pleased to provide letters of support.
Application fee: 20 USD (Applicants may pay in cash or via wire transfer at the time of application submission. International applicants will be provided with transfer details after submitting their applications). This fee is non-refundable and does not guarantee admission.
Important Dates
Online registration period: from 8:00 am on May 5, 2023, to 4:30 pm on May 12, 2023 (detailed instructions are available at the application portal website here and our postgraduate website here). After successful online registration, candidates will be provided with a profile code (which serves as the candidate code, exam registration number, and student code after matriculation) in the confirmation email.
Deadline for offline applications: 31 May 2023 (Application submission address: Room 111, 1st floor, Building A7, Hanoi Medical University, No. 1 Ton That Tung, Dong Da dist., Hanoi).
Applications will be reviewed by the Admission Committee, and only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an oral examination with the Examination Committee.
Notification of shortlisted candidates: 9 June 2023
Oral examination appointments: 3-14 July 2023
(Face-to-face for Hanoi-based applicants; online for those residing outside of Hanoi)
Final results: 18 July 2023
Offer of merit-based scholarships: end of August 2023
Deadline for confirmation of acceptance by candidate: five business days after the offer is made/sent to selected candidates.
Contact Information
For more information on the Master of Public Health International Program or the supplementary coursework in public health, please contact:
Coordination Office for the Master of Public Health International Program
School of Preventive Medicine and Public Health (SPMPH) - Hanoi Medical University
Address: 01 Ton That Tung, Dong Da, Hanoi, Vietnam
Phone: +84 945298166
Email (main): sdhyhdp@hmu.edu.vn
Email (cc to): trangptt@hmu.edu.vn
Announcement: see here
Information on the admission process: see here
Application form: download here
Source: Admissions Announcement for the Master of Public Health International Program 2023 - HMU
School of Preventive Medicine and Public Health (SPMPH)
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