Overview

After completion, candidates will have the knowledge, understanding and skills to propose state-of-the-art studies, write excellent study protocols, perform the research, analyze the data using modern statistical techniques, make defensible causal inferences, come to justified conclusions, and write outstanding research papers. Depending on the choice of major, the candidate will focus on for example clinical trials, population studies, public health interventions, or modeling studies.

Objectives

The student is able to translate a (clinical) epidemiologic, public health or health care problem into a scientific research question.
The student is able to translate a scientific research question in the area of (clinical) epidemiology, public health or health care into a research protocol and/or proposal.
The student is able to conduct a systematic literature review of a clinical or public health issue.
The student has knowledge about quantitative methods and the ability to apply this knowledge in preparing, performing, analysing and interpreting research.
The student understands core concepts of etiologic (causality), prognostic, diagnostic, prevention, and intervention research.

Career opportunities

The programme in Health Sciences - Epidemiology at Erasmus University Rotterdam - Netherlands Institute for Health Sciences (NIHES) prepares you for a career in international medical research or for executive or advisory positions in clinical medicine, public health, pharmaceutical research, or health policy.

Accreditation

NVAO accredited.

Programme Structure

Course structure:

First year: methodological, statistical core courses and start research project;
Second year: individual research project, electives and seminars.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-05-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2024-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Statistics Health Sciences Epidemiology View 19 other Masters in Epidemiology in Netherlands

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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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Other requirements

General requirements

You should fit the following criteria:

You have a bachelor's degree in clinical medicine, 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;
You have affinity with research;
A letter of motivation, CV, grades list and certificates are requested as part of the selection procedure for admission;
You have a good working command of the English language, both oral and written.

Tuition Fee

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International

20000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20000 EUR per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA

2314 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2314 EUR per year during 24 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

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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