Health at University of Copenhagen

Health and Medicine at the University of Copenhagen

The University of Copenhagen offers a wide range of degree programmes within health and medicine. These programmes combine theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary to understand human health and well-being, from nutrition and physical activity to medical treatment and health informatics. If you are interested in improving people's quality of life and health, there is a programme for you.

Health

Audiologopaedics focuses on communication disorders and hearing problems in people. The programme equips you with the skills to help both children and adults with speech and hearing difficulties. This knowledge prepares you for a career as an audiologist within the healthcare system or specialised clinics

Public Health is dedicated to improving public health through research, prevention, and health promotion. You will gain insight into how society can address health policy and disease prevention, preparing you for a career in health policy, public health, or research.

Food and Nutrition teaches you how food impacts human health and well-being. The programme blends biology, chemistry, and technology to understand how we can produce healthier and more sustainable food. This degree prepares you for roles in food production, healthcare, or research.

Health Informatics integrates technology with healthcare by teaching you how to develop IT solutions that enhance the efficiency of health services. This programme is ideal for those interested in digital health and developing systems to help healthcare professionals assist patients more effectively.

Exercise and Sport Sciencesdelves into how physical activity affects the body and promotes health. You will study human physiology, movement, and exercise theory, preparing you for a career in health promotion, sports education, or personal training.

Dental Hygiene prepares you to work with the prevention of dental diseases and the maintenance of good oral hygiene. As a dental hygienist, you will play a key role in improving patients' oral health through preventive treatments and guidance.

Medicine

Medicine (Copenhagen) is a comprehensive programme that equips you with the knowledge and practical experience necessary to become a doctor. You will study everything from disease understanding to patient care, preparing you for a career in medical research, clinical practice, or hospital settings.

Medicine (Køge) offers the same high standard of medical education as in Copenhagen, but based in Køge. The programme covers all key aspects of medical science and provides opportunities for practising clinical skills in a regional setting.

Pharmacy focuses on the development and production of medicines. You will learn how drugs work within the body and how new medicines are developed, giving you opportunities to work in the pharmaceutical industry, at pharmacies, or in research laboratorie

Dental Surgery is the programme for those pursuing a career as a dentist. You will gain both theoretical and practical knowledge about the oral cavity and teeth, learning to diagnose and treat dental and oral diseases. This programme prepares you to work as a practising dentist or in specialist clinics.