Overview

The objective of the Research Master in Health Sciences - Public Health Epidemiology degree offered by Erasmus University Rotterdam is to prepare public health professionals to draw upon the knowledge and skills from a variety of disciplines in order to define, evaluate, and resolve public health problems.

Key facts

Participants will be prepared for research and for positions at staff and executive levels.

Topics included in the programme will be health promotion and health intervention, international health, health policy and management, and occupational and environmental health.

Careers and opportunities

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.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biostatistics

Clinical Epidemiology

Selected Topics in Epidemiology

Scientific Writing in English for Publication

This Thing Called Science

Intercultural Communication

Research

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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

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Rotterdam, Netherlands

Disciplines

Public Health Health Sciences Epidemiology View 21 other Masters in Public Health in Netherlands

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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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90

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61

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6.5

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Other requirements

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.

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.

Sufficient command of the English language.

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

23600 EUR / year

≈ 23600 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

2694 EUR / year

≈ 2694 EUR / year

Additional Details

€2.694 (Statutory fee: Dutch / EEA students)
€23.600 (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.

Funding

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Programme Structure

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Credits

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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