The aim of the research is to analyse and justify the substantive and methodological content of training of master’s degree students (second level of higher education) in the specialty "Public Health" on physical and medical rehabilitation.Materials and methods. The results of revising and analysis of educational-scientific program for training of master’s degree students in specialty "Public Health", work program of the discipline "Physical and medical rehabilitation in the system of maintaining public health" and other documents of Uzhhorod National University constituted materials of the research. Bibliosemantic method and method of structural-logical analysis were used.Results. In order for masters of public health to acquire competencies to participate in the organization of rehabilitation in the field of public health, the discipline "Physical and medical rehabilitation in the system of maintaining public health" is offered in the amount of 4 credits. The work program of the discipline is presented in a wide range of topics and is elaborated on a competency-based approach, taking into account the model of constructive coordination. The substantive content includes an overview of key documents related to the restriction of life and rehabilitation, acquaintance with the structure and principles of organization and functioning of the system of rehabilitation aid to the population. The main forms of educational activities are traditional classes, interactive forms of learning and independent work of students. Summative and formative assessment are provided.Conclusions. The elective course "Physical and medical rehabilitation in the system of maintaining public health" in the amount of 4 credits, presented at Uzhhorod National University, offers a broad substantive and sufficient methodological content that will allow master’s degree students in specialty "Public Health” to acquire competencies for work in the field of rehabilitation as a component of public health.