Overview

The Health Sciences programme from Erasmus University Rotterdam is very appealing to working health professionals. It can be fully customized to fulfill your professional and personal aspirations and fit your busy schedule.

The study programme in a nutshell

The Health Sciences programme, previously known as the NIHES Health Sciences programme, has been part of Erasmus MC Graduate School since 2022, and is renown for its strong international focus.

Let it be your springboard to a career in international research, public health, health policy, health economics, clinical medicine, or pharmaceutical research.

Career opportunities after graduation

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

Courses include:

Biostatistics

Clinical Epidemiology

Selected Topics in Epidemiology

Scientific Writing in English for Publication

This Thing Called Science

Intercultural Communication

Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-04-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

70 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

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

IELTS

6.5

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90

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

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, psychology, health economics, etc. Please note: We do not consider a bachelor's degree as sufficient. Degrees obtained from universities outside of the Netherlands will be checked via Nuffic Opens externalto see if the level of the degree is equivalent to a Dutch Master’s degree.

Relevant knowledge, insight and skills such as research skills, research experience, publications 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.

Sufficient command of the English language.

Tuition Fee

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International

15250 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15250 EUR per year during 12 months.
EU/EEA

15250 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15250 EUR per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Rotterdam

760 - 1265 EUR /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Health Sciences.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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