Overview

The academic master's study program "Epidemiology and Medical Statistics" is intended to provide highly qualified specialists in epidemiology and medical statistics at regional, national and international level, who will understand and be able to develop epidemiological, medical and sociological research methodology, to perform sophisticated statistical analyses of obtained data, and to interpret observed results based on newest international knowledge and according to internationally accepted standards.

Career opportunities

Completion of this Epidemiology and Medical Statistics programme at University of Latvia will provide graduates with opportunities to work in wide range of organizations, including research institutions, medical institutions, ministries (eg, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Environmental Protection and Regional Development, Ministry of Agriculture) and institutions.

Graduates will have the opportunity to pursue a PhD in Faculty of Medicine, as well as PhD programmes in other countries.

Programme Structure

The aim of the programme is to provide highly qualified epidemiology and medical statistics specialists for the Latvian, Baltic, and other health systems at regional, national and international levels who are familiar with and develop epidemiological and other research methodology, are able to analyze sophisticated data and interpret results based on the latest international knowledge and standards.

Students will learn how to create/develop medical, public health and sociology related research in line with international standards, which is vital for collecting country’s resultative and other statistical indicators and comparing them with EU and other regions of the world.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-28 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Statistics Epidemiology

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

5.5

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72

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Student insurance

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Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

Undergraduate diploma (or higher) in health care, medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, psychology, sociology, natural sciences, environmental sciences, food sciences, or other comparable higher education.

English language proficiency.

Tuition Fee

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International

6000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6000 EUR per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA

2400 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2400 EUR per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Riga

503 - 783 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

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Epidemiology and Medical Statistics.

Available Scholarships

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