Master of Health Care, Planetary Wellbeing and Resilience, part-time
The Master’s Degree Programme in Planetary Wellbeing and Resilience is designed for experienced professionals who want to deepen their expertise in promoting sustainable health and wellbeing and responding to emerging challenges. You will learn to use research and data in evidence-informed decision-making; plan, coordinate and evaluate health-promoting initiatives; and collaborate in multidisciplinary and international settings.
The programme is part of the Turku UAS’ Master School, where you study for a Master’s degree flexibly.
Degree title
Master of Health Care
Scope and duration
Tuition fees
12 000 € for non EU / EEA citizens
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Type of studies
Location
Teaching language
Health. Resilience. Impact.
The Master’s Degree Programme in Planetary Wellbeing and Resilience is designed for experienced professionals who want to deepen their expertise in promoting sustainable health and wellbeing and responding to emerging challenges.
The curriculum covers sustainable health promotion, global and planetary health, psychosocial support and preparedness, while strengthening critical thinking and research-based development competence.
The 90 ECTS degree is designed to be completed flexibly alongside work in 1,5 years through online and on-campus learning, teamwork and independent study.
Master School brings together Master’s degree students from different fields, providing a multidisciplinary and international community in which to expand professional networks and prepare for demanding expert and development roles.
Study contents
The Master of Health Care degree in Planetary Wellbeing and Resilience comprises 90 ECTS credits, and the planned duration of the programme is 1,5 years.
The programme is structured as follows:
- Advanced professional studies: 45 ECTS credits
- Elective studies: 15 ECTS credits
- Master’s thesis studies: 30 ECTS credits
The common advanced professional studies address future operating environments, planetary health, and community and intercultural competence in social and health care. The remaining advanced studies deepen expertise in welfare policy, health systems and economics, global health, social innovation, societal preparedness and resilience, psychosocial support in crisis situations, and the planning, implementation and evaluation of health promotion in real-world contexts. Students can further broaden their expertise through elective studies.
Research and development methods support the Master’s thesis, which begins early in the programme. The thesis deepens expertise in a chosen area and strengthens students’ ability to plan, implement and evaluate development work in their professional field. The thesis is written in English, and students may choose a topic in planetary wellbeing and resilience that aligns with their interests and future career plans.
Is it possible to study while working?
The study period is 1,5 years for part-time student. This program is ideal for those who wish to work while studying. The Master’s Degree studies at Turku UAS Master School are designed to be flexible, allowing students to complete them while working full-time.
The program utilizes a blended learning approach, incorporating lectures, seminars, e-learning, teamwork, and independent work. Some elective courses are offered entirely online. There are on average two days of contact sessions per month, providing opportunities for face-to-face interaction.
Studying also benefits the employer in many ways, because the learning assignments and thesis can be done as a development task at the workplace.
Non-EU/EEA citizens who have been granted a residence permit for studies are allowed to work an average of 30 hours per week. Read more on working and internships during studies in Migri’s webpage.
When are studies starting?
- If you apply in the spring application periods (first and second joint application and path studies application), the studies begin in August /September.
- If you apply in the autumn application periods (autumn joint application and path studies application), the studies begin in January.
The starting dates and other information for new students will be published on the New Student’s guide.
After graduating
Upon graduation from Turku UAS’ Master School, you will be prepared for demanding expert, development, coordination and project management roles in health promotion, planetary wellbeing and resilience.
You may work in public, private or third-sector organisations in Finland or internationally, using research and data to support decision-making, develop services and practices, coordinate collaboration and lead development initiatives.
The Master’s thesis enables you to address a working-life development need and strengthen your professional networks and career opportunities.
Skills you’ll gain
Health Promotion
Leadership
Planetary Wellbeing
Project Management
Sustainability
Working life & Career
Typical positions of graduates include for example:
Senior Specialist
Development Manager
Coordinator
Project Manager
Team Leader
Applications and eligibility
Joint application
Joint application means that you can apply to up to six study programmes with one application form. These six options may include degree programmes from one or several different higher education institutions in Finland.
Checklist before you apply
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Check the eligibility criteria: please take a close look the information on eligibility on Studyinfo.fi (section: target group, links below)
- Prior education: You can apply if you have a suitable Bachelor’s degree or another higher education degree. Degree requirements are programme-specific.
- Work experience: Entry requirement to the Master’s degree programme is a minimum of two years’ relevant work experience gained after a suitable higher education degree completed in Finland or abroad or a Finnish post-secondary or higher vocational level diploma.
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Check the student selection methods: see the information on admission procedure and student selection methods.
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Take a look at the tuition fees and scholarships: the higher education institutions in Finland collect tuition fees from students outside the EU/EEA area.
Please note also: applicants from outside the EU, EEA or Switzerland are required to pay an application fee in order to apply to higher education studies.
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Check the schedules: make sure to apply and upload attachments on time.
Instructions for joint application: admission criteria and schedules
Open UAS Path studies
In path studies, you complete the first-year studies of this Master’s degree with an Open UAS study right. After successful completion, you will be eligible to apply to become a degree student through separate applications.
More information about path studies and a study fee
Instructions for path studies: selection methods and schedules
Application periods
You can apply to this degree programme in Joint application or start your studies by applying to Open UAS’ Path studies.
Application periods:
The deadline for application is at 3 pm (Finnish time) on the last day of the application period.
Application forms at Studyinfo
Joint Application
Master of Health Care, Planetary Wellbeing and Resilience (link available at a later date)
How many students are selected in this degree programme?
You can find the number of study places in the joint application process and the path studies application in Studyinfo in the education information.
What is UAS Master’s degree?
The UAS Master‘s degree is intended for professionals already in working life who have an applicable bachelor’s degree or other higher education degree and at least two years of work experience after graduation. A master’s degree is typically completed in 1.5–2 years alongside work. The UAS master’s degree is on the same level as a university master’s degree.
How does studying in path studies differ from degree studies?
In the joint application process, applicants apply to study for a degree. If you apply to Open UAS path studies and are selected, your studies will begin with an Open University of Applied Sciences study right.
Open UAS path studies are an alternative route to a degree. A path study right is granted for one academic year. Path studies consist of first-year studies in a Master’s degree program, about 30 ECTS credits. Studies are completed alongside degree students. This means the mode of studying and e.g. attendance requirements are the same as for degree students.
Path studies are subject to an Open UAS study fee. There is also a difference in the benefits of a path student compared to degree students. Read more about path studies.
You cannot complete a degree as a path student. After completing the required amount of ECTS credits, you can apply for a degree study right via Open UAS separate application. Have a look at our website on separate applications for more details on eligibility criteria and the amount of credits required: Open UAS separate application to Master’s degree studies.
When applying to path studies, the required previous degree is the same as when applying for the program in question in the joint application. However, the work experience required will only be checked when you apply for a degree study right through Open UAS separate application.
Apart from online study programmes, path studies require attendance in Turku, Finland. Please note that as path studies do not lead to a degree, Finnish immigration services are not likely to grant a residence permit for path studies.
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Study a Master’s degree and create the future
This Master’s degree programme is part of Turku UAS Master School and its School of Professional Excellence. The Master School programmes are aimed at experts and leaders who have already become qualified in working life and want to deepen their competences as well as develop their own field of expertise and the working life. Master School offers flexible study opportunities in a multi-professional environment.
Turku as a Student City
Turku, located in the region of Southwest Finland, is one of Finland’s biggest cities. The versatile livelihood structure, top class selection of education, culture, and services, as well as the beautiful archipelago, form a magnetic combination in Turku.
