Eligibility
Selection methods
Eligibility requirements
You are an eligible applicant for Master-level studies if
you have a nationally recognized first cycle degree – typically a Bachelor’s degree – from an accredited institution of higher education and (if applicable in the country of the degree) from a nationally accredited degree programme
your degree corresponds to at least 180 ECTS (European credits) or to three years of full-time study
your degree gives eligibility to master level studies in the country where it was issued
Please see in more detail: https://www.utu.fi/en/study-at-utu/apply-to-masters-programmes
Verified proficiency in the English language is needed. See the webpage for recognized qualifications, required levels and exemptions: https://www.utu.fi/en/study-at-utu/language-requirements-for-masters-degree-programmes
In addition to general degree requirements, the Master's degree programme in Public Mental Health has programme-specific degree requirements. The degree the applicant is using as the basis of eligibility must be in a relevant field of study:
public health
psychology
medical sciences
health sciences
social sciences
educational sciences
Degrees in other fields may also provide a suitable background depending on the applicant’s study history and plans.
Admission
Admission quota
The yearly quota for the Master’s Degree programme in Public Mental Health is 15 students.
Admission process
All applications are individually evaluated and scored by the admission committee of the program.
All eligible applicants will receive an email invitation to take the digital entrance exam, used for selecting students to study in Master's Degree Programme in Public Mental Health. The exam is completed remotely online by the applicant using their own computer. Based on the entrance exam, only applicants who passed the online Entrance Exam will be evaluated further based on the following criteria.
The admission committee will further review the motivation letters and will also conduct interviews (using Zoom or other conference call software) to the best scoring applicants. If the applicant is not invited to the interview the application is not processed further.
INVEST Master’s degree program in Public Mental Health (MPMHInvest) is part of INVEST Research Flagship funded by Academy of Finland. Our Master's degree programme focuses on epidemiology, mental health service systems, prevention and interventions for children, adolescents, young adults and families. Special focus will be given to research on interventions based on new technological solutions such as digital platforms, artificial intelligence and virtual reality.
The Master's Degree Programme in Public Mental Health offers a comprehensive exploration of mental health service systems, prevention strategies, and interventions for children, adolescents, and families. Hosted by the Research Centre for Child Psychiatry, this two-year program provides students with the necessary tools to address challenges in mental health.
In the Master’s Degree Programme you will
learn to assess and address mental health disparities among diverse populations, including vulnerable and marginalized groups. acquire skills in designing, implementing, and evaluating community-based interventions for children, adolescents, and families aimed at promoting mental health. gain a comprehensive understanding of the ethical, legal, and cultural considerations inherent in public mental health research and practice, with a focus on promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion.
These objectives aim to enhance students' abilities to effectively contribute to the field of public mental health.
The curriculum emphasizes research methodologies, health service systems, and evidence-based interventions, prepari