Overview

The objective of the Health Sciences - Public Health Epidemiology programme from 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.

Whereas clinicians and general practitioners provide care for individuals, public health interventions are directed at whole populations.

Many improvements have resulted from successful public health initiatives: vaccination and other forms of infectious disease control, safer working environments, preventive mother and childcare, safer and healthier foods, family planning, improved traffic safety, and tobacco control.

To achieve or preserve access to effective health care services in society, there is a considerable need for public health expertise.

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.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biostatistics

Clinical Epidemiology

Selected Topics in Epidemiology

Scientific Writing in English for Publication

This Thing Called Science

Intercultural Communication

Research

Audience

This programme is NVAO accredited.

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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90

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Credits

70 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Public Health Health Sciences Epidemiology View 54 other Masters in Health Sciences 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

IELTS

6.5

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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.

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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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

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