A one-year, online English master's for doctors at the Medical University of Plovdiv - public health and health management.
What is a master's in public health & health management in Bulgaria?
A master's in public health & health management in Bulgaria is an English-taught postgraduate degree - 1 years - that builds advanced expertise in public health & health management. It is open to graduates with a relevant bachelor's degree, and leads to public health, health management, health administration and policy.
Public Health & Health Management at a glance
| Degree | Master's degree (MSc) |
|---|---|
| Field | Public health & health management |
| Language | English |
| Typical duration | 1 years |
| Study mode | Online |
| Location | Bulgaria |
| Universities | Medical University of Plovdiv |
Why Bulgaria?
Bulgaria offers affordable EU study; the Medical University of Plovdiv runs an online English master's in public health and health management for doctors.
About this programme
The Medical University of Plovdiv's Faculty of Public Health offers a one-year postgraduate master's in Public Health and Health Management, delivered remotely in English and designed for medical doctors.
It builds the public-health and management skills to plan, lead and improve health services - with the flexibility to study from India while working.
It's a focused, practical route for doctors moving toward public health, health management or policy.
Course structure & how it works
A taught master's in public health & health management in Bulgaria is 1 years, studied online. It combines taught modules - covering areas such as public health and population health, health management and health services, health policy and health economics - with an independent research project or dissertation, typically worth 60-120 credits (ECTS). Most programmes start in September or October, and some universities also run a January intake. Teaching, assessment and supervision are all in English.
What you'll typically study
Programmes like this generally cover the areas below. The exact modules are set by Medical University of Plovdiv and confirmed each intake.
- Public health and population health
- Health management and health services
- Health policy and health economics
- Epidemiology essentials
- Leadership in healthcare
Entry requirements
To apply for a master's in public health & health management in Bulgaria, you'll typically need:
- A relevant bachelor's degree - usually a good second class (about 60%+ in an Indian degree)
- Proof of English, typically IELTS 6.5-7.0 or equivalent (sometimes waived for English-medium degrees)
- Official academic transcripts and your degree certificate
- A statement of purpose setting out your goals
- Two references (letters of recommendation)
- A CV; some programmes value relevant clinical or research experience
Requirements vary by university and intake - we confirm the exact criteria for your shortlist, free.
How to apply - step by step
- 1Shortlist - we match your background and budget to the right universities in Bulgaria.
- 2Prepare your documents - transcripts, English test, statement of purpose and references.
- 3Apply to your chosen universities (applications go directly to each university, often on a rolling basis).
- 4Receive and accept your offer, and pay any deposit to hold your place.
- 5Apply for your student visa, then arrange travel, insurance and accommodation.
- 6Enrol and begin your master's.
Who it's for
Medical doctors moving toward public health, health management or policy.
Where it leads
Public health, health management, health administration and policy.
Fees, funding & careers in Bulgaria
Tuition & fees
Low-cost - the online Plovdiv master's is among the more affordable in the EU. Confirmed per programme.
Scholarships & funding
Erasmus+ options; most study is self-funded (often via an Indian loan) given the low fees.
Job opportunities
A flexible, EU-recognised public-health qualification for health-management and policy roles.
A flexible, low-cost route (study from India) into public-health and health-management roles, with an EU-recognised qualification.
Entry & English
Entry is typically a relevant bachelor's degree plus proof of English (usually around IELTS 6.5). Exact prerequisites, fees and start dates are set by the university each intake - we confirm them for your profile before you apply.
These are taught postgraduate (master's / PhD) programmes in health and medical sciences - for research, public health, health management and academic careers. They are not clinical specialisation / residency, which in Europe is conducted in the national language and is largely restricted for non-EU doctors. For clinical PG, most Indian doctors return to India via NEET-PG.
Frequently asked questions
How long is a master's in public health & health management in Bulgaria?+
A master's in public health & health management in Bulgaria takes 1 years, and can be studied online. A master's combines taught modules with a research project or dissertation.
Is a master's in public health & health management in Bulgaria taught in English?+
Yes - it is delivered fully in English (online). English-medium schooling or an IELTS/TOEFL score (around 6.5) usually satisfies the language requirement.
Can I become a specialist doctor (cardiologist, surgeon, radiologist...) with this degree?+
No. Clinical specialisation - cardiology, surgery, radiology, psychiatry, paediatrics and the rest - is achieved through specialist (residency) training in hospital training posts, governed by the national medical council, not through a taught master's. This taught master's degree builds research and academic expertise in public health & health management and related fields; it does not grant a licence to practise as a specialist. For clinical specialisation, most Indian doctors train in India via NEET-PG.
How much does a master's in public health & health management in Bulgaria cost?+
Low-cost - the online Plovdiv master's is among the more affordable in the EU. Confirmed per programme. We confirm the exact figure for your shortlisted programme before you apply.
Are scholarships available for a master's in public health & health management in Bulgaria?+
Erasmus+ options; most study is self-funded (often via an Indian loan) given the low fees.
Can I work in Bulgaria after a master's in public health & health management in Bulgaria?+
A flexible, EU-recognised public-health qualification for health-management and policy roles.
How is a master's in public health & health management in Bulgaria structured?+
It combines taught modules with an independent research project or dissertation. A taught master's is 1 years, worth roughly 60-120 credits (ECTS), usually starting in September/October (some universities also run a January intake). You'll typically cover public health and population health, health management and health services, health policy and health economics, then complete a supervised project.
What are the entry requirements for a master's in public health & health management in Bulgaria in Bulgaria?+
Typically a relevant bachelor's degree - a good second class (roughly 60%+ in an Indian degree) - plus proof of English (usually IELTS 6.5-7.0), academic transcripts, a statement of purpose and references. Medical doctors moving toward public health, health management or policy. Exact prerequisites are set per university each intake, and we confirm the current requirements for your profile.
How do I apply for a master's in public health & health management in Bulgaria in Bulgaria, and when?+
You apply directly to the university. Start about 9-12 months ahead: shortlist programmes, prepare your transcripts, English test and statement of purpose, then apply - many universities admit on a rolling basis until places fill. We manage the shortlist, applications and timeline with you.
Is a postgraduate degree from Bulgaria recognised in India?+
Yes - it is a recognised European qualification, valued for academic, research and health-sector careers. It does not by itself grant clinical registration in India (that follows the separate NMC/DCI route). We explain exactly how this degree fits your goals before you commit.
What careers can a master's in public health & health management in Bulgaria lead to?+
Public health, health management, health administration and policy. We help you plan the route - academic, clinical-academic, industry or a PhD - that fits your goals.
Interested in this programme?
Tell us your background and we'll check your eligibility and confirm the current fees, entry requirements and intake dates - free and honest.