The MS in health sciences is a two-year interdisciplinary, research-based, theoretical and practical programme. The programme is offered jointly by all faculties at the School of Health Sciences and will therefore suit students with a range of undergraduate backgrounds.

Students can choose between a wide range of specialisations.

Is the program for you??

• Would you like to do research in health sciences?

• Are you interested in research and an interdisciplinary approach?

• Would you like to improve your research skills?

• Do you want to use scientific methods?

What is the study about?

The MS in health sciences is offered jointly by all faculties at the School of Health Sciences and is designed for students who have an undergraduate degree from the School and want to pursue graduate studies in a new subject or with an interdisciplinary approach.

It is also suitable for students with other BA/BS/B.Ed degrees who are interested in health science research.

Students can specialise in a number of different areas, based on their academic background and interests.

Graduates will enter the job market with knowledge, skills and competence in the methodology of health sciences, able to complete independent research and related tasks.

Programme structure

The programme is 120 ECTS and is organised as two years of full-time study.

The programme is made up of:

• Courses, 30-60 ECTS

• Master's thesis, 60-90 ECTS

There are mandatory courses for students enrolled at the Faculty of Nursing or the Faculty of Medicine; for further details see the course catalogue. Elective courses are selected in consultation with a supervisor.

Specialisations

Students may choose between the following specialisations:

• Odontology

• Nursing

• Psychology

• Medicine

• Food science and nutrition

• Pharmaceutical Sciences

• Physiotherapy

Organisation of teaching

An applicant will only be able to enrol in this programme if a member of academic staff at the School of Health Sciences has agreed to supervise them for the Master's thesis.

The programme is taught in Icelandic or English.

Main objectives

The programme is designed to:

• provide people from diverse undergraduate backgrounds the opportunity to pursue interdisciplinary studies and prepare them to enter the job market with knowledge, skills and competence in the methodology of health sciences.

• help students develop critical thinking, interdisciplinary approaches and the ability to identify new ideas and solutions.

Other

Completing the programme allows a student to apply for doctoral studies.

• See the PhD in health sciences

• See all doctoral programmes at UI