Overview

Get the methodological, theoretical, and statistical foundation you need to design and carry out your own practical research—and publish your results. Work in the stimulating environment of Erasmus MC Graduate School and the collaborating Erasmus MC Research departments. Attend lectures by prominent scientists. Choose your own major, and do cutting-edge research with the support of a personal supervisor. Learn state-of-the-art research methods, and learn how to study scientific literature on an issue, analyse data, and publish in high-impact journals.

The Health Sciences programme is now part of Erasmus MC Graduate School and is known for its strong international dimension. Let the program be your springboard to a career in international research, public health, health policy, health economics, clinical medicine, or pharmaceutical research.

Ambitious students

The Research Master programme in Health Sciences from Erasmus University Rotterdam welcomes ambitious students with a university Bachelor’s degree or a relevant Master’s degree from a discipline related to clinical medicine, biomedical sciences, public health, health sciences, clinical technology, nutrition, (medical) biology, pharmacy, human movement sciences, health economics, psychology, or a broad Bachelor’s education (e.g. university college) with subjects in these disciplines.

Career

The degree prepares you for a career in international research or in executive or advisory positions in public health, clinical medicine, pharmaceutical research, or health policy.

Accreditation

This programme is NVAO accredited.

Programme Structure

Course structure:

Review of Mathematics and Statistics

Study Design

Biostatistics

Clinical Epidemiology

Principles of Public Health

Selected Topics in Epidemiology

Scientific Writing in English for Publication

Personal Education Plan

Intervision

Scientific Integrity

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Rotterdam, Netherlands

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

A relevant Bachelor’s degree from a discipline related to clinical medicine, biomedical sciences, public health, health sciences, clinical technology, nutrition, (medical) biology, pharmacy, human movement sciences, psychology, health economics, or a broad Bachelor’s education (e.g. university college) with subjects in these disciplines. Please note: We do not consider an Applied Sciences Bachelor’s (HBO) degree as sufficient.   
Relevant knowledge, insight and skills such as research skills and statistical knowledge.
Personal competences as demonstrated in your CV and motivation to participate in our research master program and starting a career in biomedical research. Academic performance and competences, based on your average grade and study progress will be taken into consideration as well.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

24500 EUR / year

≈ 24500 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2771 EUR / year

≈ 2771 EUR / year

Additional Details

€2.771 (Statutory fee: Dutch / EEA students)
€24.500 (Institutional fee: Dutch / EEA & non-EEA students)

Living costs

Rotterdam

Netherlands

760 - 1265 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

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Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

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Additional Details

Living costs

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