Overview

On the Research Master in Health Sciences - Health Decision Sciences and Technology Assessment programme from Erasmus University Rotterdam students are introduced to key disciplines such as health technology assessment (HTA), decision-analytic modelling, cost-effectiveness analysis, and health outcome measurement. These methods play a crucial role in guiding policy, reimbursement, and clinical decisions, ensuring that limited healthcare resources are used efficiently and equitably.

Key facts

Research within this major focuses on the development and evaluation of methods to assess the value of healthcare interventions. Topics include economic evaluations of new treatments, measuring quality of life, preference elicitation, early HTA, and the societal impact of health interventions. There is particular attention to a wide type of health issues in (mental) health, youth care, chronic diseases, and public health. 

Students can engage in a wide range of research projects, including those linked to ongoing national and international collaborations, policy-relevant studies, and methodological innovations. There are opportunities to work with real-world data, simulation models, and stakeholder input. Graduates of this major are well-prepared for careers in research, policy, consultancy, and industry. 

Accreditation

Accredited by: NVAO in: Netherlands