Master’s programs

Public Health Sciences

Institute of International Development and Partnership

Format of study

full-time

Language

english

Annual tuition fee

529 000 ₽

Place of study

st. petersburg, russia

Outcome (diploma/credits)

master of science

Duration

2 year

Application deadline

4 september 2025

Program manager

Valentina Dmitrievna Blaschuk

vdblashchuk@itmo.ru

+7 (981) 946-70-66

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Subject areas

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About the program

Are you curious about how different factors, be it diseases, work conditions, or social status, affect our health? Do you want to perform analytics or lead projects in the field of healthcare? If so, Public Health Sciences is made just for you!The program allows you to gain a deeper theoretical knowledge and practical skills in biostatistics and modern epidemiology, explore the principles of the evidence-based approach, and learn to write scientific papers. As part of the program, you will deal with real-world data and partake in university research projects, as well as learn to conduct studies recognized by the world scientific community and promote the evidence-based approach in medicine and other sciences.

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Curriculum

Explore your curriculum (in Russian) to see what you will study

Career

A degree in public health sciences will help you build a career as an academic researcher, analyst, project manager, or community manager in healthcare. You will be able to work at a wide range of organizations, including clinics, international companies, as well as biotech and pharmaceutical productions.

You will get to work at these companies

Or at ITMO’s laboratories

OUR GRADUATES

Even as someone who doesn’t have a medical background, I find this program extremely useful. I’m working at a healthcare company and I need to be...
Even as someone who doesn’t have a medical background, I find this program extremely useful. I’m working at a healthcare company and I need to be sure of the quality of solutions we offer and promote to patients and medical specialists alike. Thanks to the program, I can dive deep into the principles of evidence-based medicine and switch my career path to biostatistics and healthcare research.
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Irina Gorbunova, a data analyst at Yasno
A second-year student
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Student successes

Researcher Artemy Okhotin: If Vaccine Makes Hospitalization Five Times Less Likely – Then It’s a Powerful Tool

First Article on Safety of CoviVac Vaccine Published

Everything You Need to Know About COVID-19, Pandemic, and Vaccination

ADMISSION OPPORTUNITIES

There are many ways to enroll at ITMO – choose one!

International students can study tuition-free by securing a scholarship through the Rossotrudnichestvo federal agency as part of a Russian Government scholarship. Applications can be submitted to the Rossotrudnichestvo office at a Russian Embassy/Consulate or an office of the Russian Center of Science and Culture.

Visit our international website for more information.

International opportunities

ITMO supports and encourages students to participate in online and offline educational events in Russia and abroad. We also count 70+ leading scientific institutions around the world among our partners.

You can apply for participation in online and offline conferences, seminars, schools, crash courses, competitions, championships, research internships, and other events in Russia and abroad that are organized by ITMO’s partner universities as well as other scientific and educational organizations.

Educational events and internships

Want to take part in a conference, summer school, or seminar abroad? ITMO University will cover up to 70% of your expenses.

Semester exchange / Study abroad

Found an interesting program in another country and want to go on an exchange semester? Tell us why you chose it and receive financial support.

Study Abroad at Home

Get your international learning experience without leaving ITMO: study in English with international students from all over the world!

Buddy System

From your first day at ITMO as an international student you will be supported by a buddy – another student, who will help you settle in, solve any issue, and explore the city! Maybe one day you, too, will want to support a newcomer at ITMO and get to share your experience as their buddy. You can learn more about the opportunity here

FAQ

Can I combine work and studies?

You may get a job whilst studying and many students do so successfully. However, you should keep in mind that studies take lots of time and effort, especially when it comes to projects and home assignments. As the practice shows, trying to earn a degree while working full-time can be tough.

Can I apply online?

Yes. If you want to apply online, you need to submit scanned copies of all the required documents via your personal account on the admissions website. You can learn how to do it here.

Which questions will I be asked at the exam?

At the exam, you will need to briefly write down your responses and orally answer two randomly chosen questions, as well as any follow-up questions from the interviewers. Note that this is an open-book exam, meaning that you can refer to textbooks, your class notes, and other allowed materials. However, you can't copy-paste answers – such papers will receive 0 points.

What language will the exam and admission contests be in?

Entrance exams are held in English; applications for our entrance contests must be filled out in English, as well.

Do I need to provide a language proficiency certificate?

No, you don’t need to submit a proficiency certificate when applying for the program but you can attach your certificate if you’re going to enroll via the portfolio/pitch contest.

What is the language of instruction?

The program is conducted entirely in English: that goes for your classes and communication with your curator and teachers.

Can I apply for a contest and then take the entrance exam, if I don’t succeed?

Yes. You can take an entrance exam and/or make use of additional enrollment opportunities (read more about them here) but you can’t retake your exams or participate in a contest twice.

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