A systematic mapping of public health master's and structured doctoral programs in Germany.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Well-trained public health professionals are key to addressing both global and local public health challenges of the twenty-first century. Though availability of programs has increased, the population health science (PHS) and public health (PH) higher education landscape in Germany remains scattered. To date, no comprehensive overview of programs exists.

Objectives

This study aimed to map PHS and PH master's and structured doctoral programs in Germany, including selected program characteristics, curricula and target competencies.

Methods

We conducted a systematic mapping of PHS and PH programs in Germany following a prospectively registered protocol ( https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/KTCBA ). Relevant master's and doctoral programs were identified by two stu

SUBMITTER: Saturska H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11323405 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature