PUBLIC HEALTH SUPERVISOR (BSC) (UNIVERSITY OF SEMMELWEIS)

Name of Faculty Faculty of Health Sciences (ETK)
Degree
BSc Public Health Supervisor
University type
Public
Established
1769
Language of course
English
Erasmus
Yes
Course duration
4 years (8 semesters)
Intake
September
Total course fee
32.400 EURO

Programme Introduction

The main activity of public health supervisors is the prevention of diseases and health damages, and the surveillance and supervision of the health of the population. Supervisors carry out investigations and analyses to identify and minimize disease risks. The analyses carried out by public health supervisors also serve to inform the public about risks and preventive options, and to contribute to the development, formulation and implementation of local and central health policies.

Career opportunities:

  • regional institutes of public health administration,
  • hospital hygiene,
  • industrial and agricultural hygienic inspectors,
  • multinational companies,
  • health insurance,
  • occupational health,
  • health promotion consultant,
  • lifestyle advisor.

Graduates of the Public Health Supervisor BSc can continue their studies at MSc level (e.g. public health, nutrition sciences, health policy, planning and financing, health care management, complex rehabilitation, health social work, health teacher).

Training overwiew

The first year is dominated by basic subjects of health sciences (e.g. Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology, Microbiology), then Public Health Supervisor-specific theoretical and practical subjects. The fourth year revolves around field practices and the thesis work. After successful final examination and the defense of the thesis work, students receive BSc degree certificate in Public Health Supervisor.

Fees

Tuition Fee: 4050 Euro / semester + one-time fees:

Admission procedure fee: EUR 340

Payable at the time of application and covers the entrance examination.

The admission procedure fee should be paid online by credit card through a secure payment channel from the online application portal, or by wire transfer directly to Semmelweis University.

Enrollment fee: EUR 230

Payable at the beginning of studies, together with the 1st semester’s tuition fee.

Tuition fees payable by students establishing student status for the upcoming Academic Year: the tuition fee of the first semester has to arrive to the University’s bank account at the latest by the date indicated in the acceptance letter (together with the enrollment fee). The tuition fees of the following semesters have to be paid until the deadline indicated in the Academic Calendar of the Faculty.

Entry requirements

The written examination consists of a multiple-choice test in Biology.

A specific motivation letter in English must be submitted, based on the given questions for the chosen field (500-1000 words). Exams will be held regularly, two, three times in each month from March to the end of August. The exact dates and times will be provided to the applicants having submitted their application. Applicants can take the online test using their own computers at home.

Entry requirements

The written examination consists of a multiple-choice test in Biology.

A specific motivation letter in English must be submitted, based on the given questions for the chosen field (500-1000 words). Exams will be held regularly, two, three times in each month from March to the end of August. The exact dates and times will be provided to the applicants having submitted their application. Applicants can take the online test using their own computers at home.

Application starts: 5 February

Application deadline: 9 August

Notification period: within 3 weeks after the exam

Language requirements

The applicant should submit an English language certificate or equivalent document (which proves English language knowledge). The University accepts the following results:

  • IELTS 5.5
  • TOEFL 50+
  • CEFR B2
  • Duolingo 85+
  • PTE 45+
  • Cambridge 162+
  • APTIS ESOL CEFR B2 level
  • TOEIC 605+

The applicant’s proficiency is also gauged through the written test.

Application criteria and Required documents:

  1. The following documents are required to be uploaded to the University’s online admission platformr. We accept the original or as attested copies, in English or the original language with an authorized English translation.

    1. Secondary School Leaving Certificatefrom an accredited secondary school. This document is a necessary prerequisite of starting the studies (original/attested copy + copy). If the student at the time of applying has not completed his/her studies at secondary school yet, the leaving certificate can be submitted until the registration day.
    2. English language certificateor equivalent document (which proves English language knowledge)
    3. Medical report for application – signed by a GP 
    4. Photograph– One passport size photo
    5. CVin English
    6. Copy of Passport/ID cardwith the applicant’s personal data and the expiry date of the passport/ID card.
    7. Letters of Recommendation. Letters in English from a secondary school principal or science instructor are welcome, but not obligatory.
    8. Payment Certificateabout the payment of the 320 EUR admission procedure fee if the applicant chooses not to use the online payment system.

University fee structure in EURO

First Year Tuition Fees : 8.100

Second Year Tuition Fees : 8.100

Third Year Tuition Fees : 8.100

Fourth Year Tuition Fees : 8.100