Master in administration of public health policies and programmes

Master 2 in Public Health
Pathway: Administration of public health policies and programmes

The Master in Public Health offers an Administration of Public Health Policies and Programmes pathway.

The Master in Public Health is jointly delivered by EHESP, University of Rennes and Rennes 2 University.

• Objectives and skills
• Career opportunities
• Description
• Entry requirements
• Conditions of entry
• Applications
• Contacts

Objectives and skills

With this Master’s programme, students will examine the contemporary developments and issues surrounding regional and/or health social policies while acquiring the knowledge and skills associated with the business of managing, coordinating and assessing public health programmes and projects. During the course, students will combine theory with case studies designed to put into practice data collection and project management and evaluation methodologies. The main thrust of the course is the articulation between multidisciplinary scientific knowledge (sociology, political science, epidemiology, social marketing, management science and so forth) and professional practices.

Skill outcomes

Cross-functional skills

• Situate the context and issues relating to transformations of the healthcare system and social policies (reforms, action instruments, regulation methods and their consequences at various levels of public action);
• Identify the needs of populations in a region to define the appropriate services and programmes to tackle complex health and social situations;
• Objectively assess policies and the dynamics at play between institutional, professional and/or regional action-driven approaches.

Practical skills

• Use appropriate information systems and collect quantitative and qualitative data for the purpose of monitoring actions, conducting joint assessments and making action recommendations;
• Formulate an action strategy (analysis, defining goals and priorities, enlisting the necessary tools and resources, etc.) to design and lead public health and/or social care cohesion projects;
• Develop innovative approaches and methods in terms of monitoring and evaluating public health and/or social cohesion programmes.

Career opportunities

This course is aimed at health and social care professionals with responsibilities in diverse sectors, roles and activities. It prepares students for multiple opportunities, whether working for public authorities (decentralised government departments, national agencies, regional authorities, etc.), healthcare facilities (prevention bodies, observatories, etc.) or non-profit organisations.

Management

• Managers of programmes and networks of actors running regional medical/medical-social projects and/or care pathways
  Health or medical-social care facilities managers, department managers, etc.

Coordination

• Project leads, mission heads, assessors of public health and/or social cohesion policies and programmes
  City-hospital network coordinators, etc.

Auditing and engineering

• Junior consultants for public health firms
  Research officers at organisations or observatories, etc.

Further study options: PhD.

Description

Location: EHESP – Rennes
Accessibility for people with disabilities: Yes – Read about accessibility at EHESP here
Language of study: French
Period of study: From early September 2025 to late September 2026
Intake capacity: 25 students
Duration:

• 518 hours of teaching and assessments, primarily in-person, which include supervised independent study periods.
• 115 hours of scheduled personal study time (in addition to the duration of teaching and assessments).
• Placement duration: from a minimum of 700 hours (equivalent to 20 weeks) to a maximum of 924 hours.
• For apprentices: training duration of 654 hours (including scheduled personal study time) and time with the employer: 1,327 hours.

Lenght: The Master’s pathway is a work-study programme with 6 weeks of classes from September to October, followed by one week a month until June (2 weeks in January). Between monthly blocks of classes, students will be on placement or at work.
Level of programme: 7
Credits: 60 ECTS

Programme modules:

Educational methods

• In-person: lectures, tutorials, workshops, conferences, seminars, experience sharing, etc.
• Professional assignments in the form of an apprenticeship, work placement or professional development contract: at regional authorities, decentralised administrations, third sector organisations, mutual insurance companies, social security agencies, etc.
• Support: pedagogical and academic tutoring
• For trainees: a pedagogical tutor at the university and a training supervisor at the employer.

Assessment

Each module is subject to an assessment, either individually and/or collectively.

The dissertation defense can take place in July or September.

Technical ressources

EHESP provides various technical resources for learners to attend classes, including: Teams, Zoom, FileSender-Renater (file transfer system) and the CAMPUS platform (learning content).

Special software may be required (specified by your course manager).

A documentation centre, self-service computer rooms and accommodation on the Rennes Campus and a restaurant are also provided.

Entry requirements

Students, professionals and/or non-degree students, trainees.

Conditions of entry

Admissions prerequisites

This master’s programme is open to:

• Students who have completed the first year of the master’s degree offered within the framework of the master’s degree in public health at the University of Rennes and EHESP, or more generally, in the field of public health, social sciences, law, etc.
• Professionals in continuing education who already hold a master’s degree (1 or 2) and want to enhance their knowledges and skills in public health.
• Candidates who have completed a second cycle of medical studies and are aware of the social approach to health policies.

Selection process

Selection based on application (including a detailed CV and a cover letter specifying the professional project) and a telephone interview with the manager for some of the candidates shortlisted after the application review.

Applications

Applications for 2025-2026 academic year are open from 22 March to 21 April 2025

Apply on EHESP plateform

Foreign students

You want to begin or continue your higher education in France, and you live in a country using the Campus France/CEF online procedure? Follow the 2 steps

Fees

International student (non-EU) : differentiated rights regime of 3 879 € – Please visit ”Studying in France” for more information.

Contacts

Course manager

Arnaud CAMPEON, Professor and researcher at EHESP School of Public Health

Course information

Caroline Garond, coordinator
master-ppasp@ehesp.fr

Administration

Tel. : +33 (0) 2 99 02 28 03 – scolarite@ehesp.fr