Courses
CIH and partner institutions offer a variety of courses in global health, both core and elective training courses
Schedule elective courses spring 2026
For students in the Masters in Global Health programme at UiB
Core courses - autumn semester
The core courses/activities for students in the Masters programme in Global Health at UiB are given in the autumn semester.
(compulsory courses/activities)
- Global health - challenges and responses
SDG303 - Methods in global health research
INTH315 - Proposal development (submission of Research proposal, deadline 20 May)
INTH330B - Research seminars (runs throughout the whole Master)
INTH326A
- M.Phil. in Global Health - Thesis - 60 ECTS credits
INTH395A - Thesis guidelines
or
- Master Thesis in Global Health - 30 ECTS credits
INTH395B - Thesis guidelines in combination with
Internship - master study in Global Health
INTH317
About elective courses - spring semester
The requirement is 20 ECTS credits.
Students can register for elective courses at CIH and/or other relevant and available courses at University of Bergen, and in the tropEd network (tuition fees at most institution, except Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin (Institute of Tropical Medicine and International Health, Berlin), with whom CIH has an MOU).
Elective courses at CIH - spring semester (2026)
(In alphabetical order)
Please find the schedule at the top of this page.
On campus
- Applied economic evaluation in health care
INTH314 - Experimental epidemiology* - (tropEd accredited)
INTH321A - Introduction to anthropology in global health
INTH345 - Introduction to global occupational health
INTH310B - Global nutrition (tropEd accredited)
INTH360 - Migration and health
INTH344 - Observational epidemiology* (tropEd accredited)
INTH356 - Qualitative research methods for global public health (on campus) - (tropEd accredited)
INTH323E
*Required previous knowledge:
MEDSTATA
Online
- Culture and psychopathology – Mental health in a cross-cultural perspective (tropEd accredited)
INTH325A - Global tuberculosis epidemiology and intervention - (tropEd accredited)
INTH328B - Introduction to priority settings in health
BCEPS300
NOT offered in 2026:
- Chemical factors at the workplace
INTH331A - Medical Peace Work
ELMED229 - Physical factors in the work environment
INTH334B - Qualitative research methods for global public health - (tropEd accredited) (Online)
INTH323O
Other courses
Massive Open Online Course (MOOC)
Course repository at University of Bergen
tropEd courses
Master students in Global Health can attend advanced courses (electives) at institutions in the tropEd network. There are tuition fees at most institutions, except Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin (Institute of Tropical Medicine and International Health, Berlin), with whom CIH has a MOU. How to apply for Advanced Modules at Charité.
We will ask you to fill in a form where you indicate which courses you are interested in. This is so we can confirm that you are our students and are eligible for admission.
All member institutions have their individual application processes, it is the students’ responsibility to find relevant courses and apply for them.
Bergen School of Global Studies
The Bergen School of Global Studies presents cutting edge, research-based graduate studies addressing global challenges of our time and the complex ways in which these interact, read more on their webpages.
For Master students at UiB: If the courses are open, you register for them on Studentweb before 1 February, otherwise you have to contact the responsible Faculty. You will find contact information on the course descriptions.
Nordic Network on Global Health
The Nordic countries have a unique approach to Global Health. Take a Master in Global Health that reflects this - with access to the best expertise across the Nordic countries. Link to their webpage.
Bergen Summer Research School
Global challenges affect us all. Shaped by some of Bergen's best research groups, Bergen Summer Research School tackles some of the most pressing challenges facing the world.
BSRS is a joint venture under the leadership of the University of Bergen with NHH Norwegian School of Economics, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Chr. Michelsen Institute and NORCE.
Requirements for admission to courses for exchange students
The requirements for admission are: holding a bachelor´s degree and being affiliated to one of the following:
- University of Bergen (either as a student or employee)
- Other educational institutions in Norway
- The tropEd network
Master level elective courses
Elective courses - spring semester (2026)
(In alphabetical order)
Please find the schedule at the top of this page.
On campus
- Applied economic evaluation in health care
INTH314 - Experimental epidemiology* - (tropEd accredited)
INTH321A - Introduction to anthropology in global health
INTH345 - Introduction to global occupational health
INTH310B - Global nutrition (tropEd accredited)
INTH360 - Migration and health
INTH344 - Observational epidemiology* (tropEd accredited)
INTH356 - Qualitative research methods for global public health (on campus) - (tropEd accredited)
INTH323E
*Required previous knowledge:
MEDSTATA
Online
- Culture and psychopathology – Mental health in a cross-cultural perspective (tropEd accredited)
INTH325A - Global tuberculosis epidemiology and intervention - (tropEd accredited)
INTH328B - Introduction to priority settings in health
BCEPS300
NOT offered in 2026:
- Chemical factors at the workplace
INTH331A - Medical Peace Work
ELMED229 - Physical factors in the work environment
INTH334B - Qualitative research methods for global public health - (tropEd accredited) (Online)
INTH323O
Other courses
* Massive Open Online Course (MOOC)