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Erasmus University Rotterdam 4.1 (217)
Overview
Majors of the Health Sciences - Biostatistics programme in Health Sciences at Erasmus University Rotterdam - Netherlands Institute for Health Sciences (NIHES) include clinical epidemiology, epidemiology, public health epidemiology, genomic & molecular epidemiology, and health decision sciences & technology assessment. 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
Career opportunities
The degree 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
This programme is 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
- Apply before , EEA/EU
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 90
Credits
120 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Public Health Health Sciences Bioinformatics & Biostatistics View 27 other Masters in Bioinformatics & Biostatistics in NetherlandsAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 90
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
19600 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 19600 EUR per year during 24 months. -
EU/EEA
2209 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2209 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.
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