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Master's Program

Public Health Sciences

Join our Master’s program and learn how diseases are spread, risk factors are measured and the effectiveness of preventive measures is evaluated. Get involved in the research field that helps to improve people’s quality of life!

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2 years
Duration of study
120 ETCS
Number of credits
English
Program language

The Public Health Sciences is the first Master’s program in Russia to train interdisciplinary specialists who are able to initiate, conduct, and appraise research in the field of health sciences.

The program’s courses are taught by leading experts in the field. Specialists from some of the world’s top research centers will serve as the students’ scientific supervisors and consultants, expanding the graduates’ job and career prospects. Another definite advantage is the opportunity to participate in research projects at ITMO University and other high-profile institutions.

About the program

The main topics covered within the program include:

01

evidence-based solutions in the field of healthcare

02

Data-driven evaluation of interventions designed to treat or prevent socially significant health problems

03

Improvement of public health through fusion of technology and research

What are Public Health Sciences?

Health economics

Registry-based research

Qualitative health research

Epidemiology

Biostatistics

Public health research

Health technology assessment

Nursing sciences

Clinical trials

Sociology of medicine

Policy evaluation

Occupational health research

Health communication

Curriculum
Core courses

Epidemiology
Biostatistics
Qualitative Research in Health and Medicine
Healthcare Economics

Why ITMO?
Why not a medical university?

have access to world-class data science specialists and tools

benefit from a massive partner network

prioritize social responsibility

explore new academic frontiers

possess rich expertise in science communication

know that epidemiology is more than just a study of epidemics

use the evidence-based approach in decision-making

Program Founder:
Anton Barchuk, MD, PhD Oncoepidemiologist, researcher ITMO Fellow

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Because here at ITMO, we:

Opportunities for students

As part of the program, students have the opportunity to pursue a variety of projects and fields of study

Career paths

Research groups
International health and medical organizations
Clinics and hospitals
NGOs
CROs (clinical research organization)
Biotech companies
Pharmaceutical industry

Russian applicants

Application process

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International applicants

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Upper-intermediate level of English language (B2 and higher according to CEFR)

A Bachelor’s degree with excellent/good grades in public health, economics, social sciences, biological sciences, biostatistics, mathematics, or medicine OR an equivalent degree

Upper-intermediate level of English language (B2 and higher according to CEFR)

A Bachelor’s degree with excellent/good grades in public health, economics, social sciences, biological sciences, biostatistics, mathematics, or medicine
OR an equivalent degree

CV & motivation letter

Russian applicants may enter the Master's program in the following ways

Applicants are allowed to participate in every competition one by one

The application consists of an extended curriculum vitae and a motivation letter. The first wave of the competition is from April 1 to June 6.The second wave of the competition is from June 20 to July 20. Competition has an interview as a second part. This interview takes place online in English.

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Faculty and staff

Anton
Barchuk
Program Founder
The academic director of the program
Evgeniya
Sokolova
ITMO University
The head of the program
Valentina
Blashchuk
ITMO University
Program manager
vdblashchuk@itmo.ru
+7 (981) 946-70-66
Anna
Bunakova
ITMO University
Courses coordinator, teaching assistant
Malcolm
Moore
Ph.D. Khon Kaen University, Thailand
Course: EurAsian NCD/ Cancer Epidemiology Research and Publication
GAINEL
USATAEVA
Ph.D. Medical Sciences, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Evidence-Based Medicine, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University
Alexander
Bespalov
Ph.D. Technical Sciences, Researcher at the Digital Technologies in Public Health Laboratory, ITMO University
Petr
Talantov
Oxford University
Course: Principles of Evidence-Based Medicine
Aleksander
Bogachev
Course; Science Visualization
Dmitry
Sergeyev
Lecturer, Scientific consultant
Courses: Epidemiology I&II, Causal Inference and Meta Analysis, Research Work practicum
Aleksandra
Olenina
University College London, UCL
Course: Behavioural Science Foundations for Public Health
Rustam
Tursun-zade
ITMO University
Course: R Practicum
Maria
Chernigovskaya
University of Oslo
Course: Biostatistics (2021-2023)
Olga
Dobrovidova
European Federation for Science Journalism
Course: Communications in Medicine and Public Health (2021-2023)
NEILL
BOOTH
Tampere University & Summaryx Ltd.
Courses: Healthcare Economics, Principles of Evidence-Based Medicine (2021-2023)

ANTON
BARCHUK
Program Founder
The academic director of the program
EVGENIYA
SOKOLOVA
ITMO University
The head of the program
VALENTINA
BLASHCHUK
ITMO University
Program Manager
vdblashchuk@itmo.ru
+7 (981) 946-70-66
ANNA
BUNAKOVA
ITMO University
Courses Coordinator, Teaching Assistant
GAINEL
USATAEVA
Ph.D. Medical Sciences, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Evidence-Based Medicine, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University
MALCOLM
MOORE
Ph.D. Khon Kaen University, Thailand
Course: EurAsian NCD/ Cancer Epidemiology Research and Publication
ALEXANDER
BOGACHEV
Course: Science visualisation
ALEXANDER
BESPALOV
Ph.D. Technical Sciences, Researcher at the Digital Technologies in Public Health Laboratory, ITMO University
PETR
TALANTOV
Oxford University
Course: Principles of Evidence-Based Medicine
Dmitry
Sergeyev
Lecturer, Scientific consultant
Courses: Epidemiology I&II, Causal Inference and Meta Analysis, Research Work practicum
ALEKSANDRA
OLENINA
University College London, UCL
Course: Behavioural Science Foundations for Public Health
RUSTAM
TURSUN-ZADE
ITMO University
Course: R Practicum
OLGA
DOBROVIDOVA
European Federation for Science Journalism
Course: Communications in Medicine and Public Health (2021-2023)
MARIA
CHERNIGOVSKAYA
University of Oslo
Course: Biostatistics (2021-2023)
NEILL
BOOTH
Tampere University & Summaryx Ltd.
Courses: Healthcare Economics, Principles of Evidence-Based Medicine (2021-2023)

Students' reviews

The Public Health Science program at ITMO University has been a pivotal part of my academic journey.
The well-structured lectures in epidemiology, biostatistics, introduction to public health science and etc. have been instrumental in shaping my future career in the public health field. The faculty's expertise and the program's emphasis on practical applications have provided a solid foundation for addressing real-world health challenges.
I am confident that the knowledge gained at ITMO University will empower me to make a meaningful impact in the public health landscape of my home country.

Imam Adriansyah

1st-year Master's student

The Public Health Sciences Master's program at ITMO allows me to study courses which I wouldn’t be able to participate in in any other university in Russia. The program is very unique and I believe is highly useful for me. I also would like to acknowledge the teachers’ and curators’ support throughout the whole educational process.

Alina Bogoutdinova

2nd-year Master's student, coordinator of educational projects at Aesculap Academy

First of all, I want to mention that I'm not a doctor, however, it doesn't stop me from studying in the Public Health Sciences Master's program. At first I thought that lack of medical education would be my weakness, however, my technical background helps me understand statistics better. Thus, if you are interested in medicine and healthcare systems but don't have a medical degree, this program is what you need!

Laura Airapetova

2nd-year Master's student

The Public Health Master's is an extremely useful program for understanding and conducting research in medicine and related fields. The faculty members as well as the staff are supportive and attentive. The lectures are structured clearly and stimulate plenty of insightful discussions. Furthermore, the participating students come from a variety of different areas of expertise, which leads to enriching exchanges between classmates.

Rodrigo Cicuttin

2nd-year Master's student

For the past few years I have been looking for an opportunity to resume my research activities. At some point I realized that despite the publishing experience and the PhD thesis, my knowledge is not enough to carry out high-quality research. It turned out to be an extremely difficult task for me to study all the necessary disciplines on my own. A Master's degree is a chance to re-engage in what I love at a professional level, as well as an opportunity to influence the limitations of the existing healthcare system. After all, in order to change something, one needs to be very highly qualified.

Olga Loskutova

alumna, pediatrician, rheumatologist

The modern doctor besides just being a doctor is obliged to take into account a broader context: the data on which their decisions are based, the healthcare system within which they work. It was the desire to better understand this context and, possibly, to influence it that was the incentive for me to enroll in the Public Health Sciences Master's program.

Artemy Okhotin

alumnus, cardiologist and therapist at Tarussky District Hospital

First thing to notice, I’m not a doctor, but it doesn’t prevent me from studying in the Public Health Sciences Master's program. For me it’s an attempt to find a way of tackling health issues through research in the current pandemic situation. I really appreciate the opportunity to be here, and most importantly, the chance of applying all the knowledge in practice. I’m still just learning and I’m going to continue my studying in the area of expertise.

Tatiana Zaborova

alumna, english language teacher

Despite the fact that I have no medical education, I find the program extremely useful. I work for a company that develops health products and it is important for me to understand that we implement and promote effective instruments for patients and doctors. This program is an opportunity for me to study the principles of evidence-based medicine in order to apply this knowledge in my work, as well as an opportunity to change my career track towards biostatistics and health research.

Irina Gorbunova

alumna, data analyst at Yasno.Live

The Master's degree is relevant to me because experience in the methodology of epidemiological research will help me conduct high level research in Russia, which is very important given the current epidemiological situation with COVID-19. In addition, the ability to communicate with specialists in this field allows us to cut off non-working research designs from the get-go.

Oksana Stanevich

alumna, Director of Science Development at GOSH blockchain company

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