Physical activity and public health

Language: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT (0–120) 46–59 or equivalent foreign language test certificate proving B2 English language level.
Credits: 120 ECTS
Begins: October 1st, 2025
Study type: Full-time
Duration: 2 years
Annual tuition fee*: 2900 EUR
Prerequisites: Bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields: public health, nursing, rehabilitation, biology, pharmacy, microbiology, nutrition, preclinical and veterinary medicine, veterinary science, sports, or medical technology
Diploma: Master of Health Science

*Tuition fee for 2025/2026 academic year.

OBJECTIVES

The aim of this program is to prepare public health practitioners, researchers, developers and experts of health enhancing physical activity programs and projects as well as specialists who are able to make and develop strategies and health promotion policies. The specialists will be able to manage and pursue their activities in educational, social, public and private sectors.

COMPETENCIES

Scientific knowledge and management of ideas/ Communication: social and academic integration/Leadership and change management/ Continuous professional learning and personal development/ Evaluation and monitoring of trends and determinants in health indicators/ Population and community epidemiological research and statistical analysis/ Development, management and evaluation of preventive health promotion and physical activity enhancing program/ Health promotion policy development.

FIRST YEAR
·         Advanced Methods in Epidemiology and Modern Public Health
·         Health Policy, Economics and Management of Changes
·         Enviromental and Occupational Health
·         Elective Module
·         Innovation and Scientific Projects
·         Scientific Intership
SECOND YEAR
·         Methodology of Testing and Training Physical Abilities
·         Planning Public Health Promotion Programmes
·         Elective Module
·         Master Thesis

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

The graduates of the Physical Activity and Public Health degree program will be able to perform research, organizational, expert or managerial type of work in public institutions (public health sector, academic and educational institutions, local health departments and health care institutions) and private business structures (health and wellness centers).

Contacts for Admission:

+370 612 81605
admission@lsu.lt
Sporto Str. 6, LT- 44221 Kaunas, Central chambers, room 101