Overview

On the Health Sciences - Health Decision Sciences and Technology Assessment degree offered by the Erasmus University Rotterdam the level of decision-making considered ranges from clinical decisions to health policy decisions.

Key facts

We consider individualized patient decisions, decisions for groups of patients, decisions that are incorporated into clinical guidelines, policy decisions at a regional or national level, and decisions concerning the optimal use of health research funding.

Topics studied in the Health Decision Sciences & Technology Assessment include decision modelling, simulation modelling, diagnostic and prognostic prediction, expected value, value-based health care, comparative effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, health technology assessment, and value of information.

Accreditation

NVAO accredited.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biostatistics

Clinical Epidemiology

Selected Topics in Epidemiology

Scientific Writing in English for Publication

This Thing Called Science

Intercultural Communication

Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-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

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61

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

70 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Rotterdam, Netherlands

Disciplines

Public Health Health Sciences 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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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

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

16400 EUR / year

≈ 16400 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

16400 EUR / year

≈ 16400 EUR / year

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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