An important area of educational and research activity of the International Higher School of Medicine is the development of Master's degree as the second level of higher education. In accordance with the requirements of the State Educational Standards of the Kyrgyz Republic the IHSM Master’s program in Public Health has been launched in 2021. Compared to the Bachelor’s undergraduate program, Master’s degree program includes research work, the performance of the Master’s thesis, and the completion of scientific and pedagogical practical training.

The content of master’s program meets the requirements of state educational standards of higher education of the Kyrgyz Republic. Upon completion of training, graduates receive state diplomas of the Kyrgyz Republic. The general management of master's training is carried out by the dean`s office for postgraduate studies, specific master's thesis is normally supervised by Thesis Supervisors i.e. leading scientists, doctors of science and professors. Compared to the undergraduate program, an essential role is played by the master candidate who carries out multiple independent tasks, the research work, fulfills the master’s thesis, and performs a scientific and pedagogical practical training.

Master Degree is a science-related degree that can be obtained upon completion of a bachelor’s degree program. Training takes 2 years.

The International Higher School of Medicine (IHSM) is committed to advancing higher education by continuously developing and enhancing its master’s and doctoral programs. Through strategic partnerships with leading universities in the European Union (EU) and Commonwealth Independent States (CIS) countries, IHSM fosters academic excellence, innovation, and international collaboration in medical and health sciences education.

A key driver of IHSM’s postgraduate development is its active participation in prestigious international programs, particularly those supported by the Erasmus+ initiative of the European Union. These collaborations provide invaluable opportunities for faculty and students to engage in cutting-edge research, interdisciplinary learning, and global academic exchange.

Currently, IHSM is involved in several Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education (CBHE) projects, including:

TUTORIAL: University of Milan (Italy), University of Tartu (Estonia), Technical University of Berlin (Germany), Learning Foundation and Developing Occupational Health (Netherlands), EMC Space Technologies GmbH (Germany).
BERNICA: FH JOANNEUM University of Applied Sciences (Austria), Istanbul Medipol University (Türkiye).
HARMONEE: University of Milan (Italy), Utrecht University (Netherlands).

By actively engaging in these international collaborations, IHSM strengthens its academic programs, enhances research opportunities, and equips future medical professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to address global health challenges. Through continuous international partnerships and innovative educational approaches, IHSM remains at the forefront of medical education, preparing its graduates for impactful careers in healthcare worldwide.

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