Overview
Applied Research At The Intersection Of Data And Medicine
The Epidemiology programme at Utrecht University is an excellent opportunity if you have a strong interest in applied medical or biomedical research, as well as human or veterinary medicine.
Examine the distribution and determinants of health and morbidity in specific populations. This scientific discipline is increasingly in demand in clinical research, industry and policymaking
Why you should study the Epidemiology programme offered by Utrecht University?
- Learn to operate as an epidemiologist and clinical researcher in basic epidemiological and statistical courses and during your own research project.
- Choose your own specialization such as Clinical Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases Epidemiology, Pharmacoepidemiology, Medical Statistics, Environmental & Occupational Epidemiology or Veterinary Epidemiology. Grab the opportunity to enhance and broaden your knowledge through additional topic-specific courses, like Fundamentals in Global Health and Cardiovascular Epidemiology.
- Prepare for a career in research. We offer a true research Master's, with a practical approach of epidemiological research design. Starting from the clinical question instead of a theoretical approach is unique in the Netherlands as well as internationally.
- Study and work at the Utrecht University, the University Medical Center Utrecht and the Julius Center, which is one of the most prestigious institutions worldwide in the field of clinical epidemiology and unique in its diversity.
- The Master’s programme Epidemiology has intensive collaboration with research institutes throughout the world, allowing you to gain valuable experience abroad.
Career Prospects
After graduation, students obtain an MSc degree in Biomedical Sciences, Epidemiology, which prepares them for a subsequent PhD programme or a career as an epidemiologist in settings such as academia, privately funded and governmental public health organisations, and human or veterinary medicine or industry, including pharmaceutical development.
Accreditation
Accredited by the NVAO - Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Classical Methods in Data Analysis
- Mathematical Modelling Of Infectious Diseases
- Modern Methods In Data Analysis
- Mathematical Modelling Of Infectious Diseases
- Modern Methods In Data Analysis
- Presenting Your Research Confidently - E-learning
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
- Apply before , EEA/EU
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Biomedicine Epidemiology View 14 other Masters in Epidemiology in NetherlandsAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
You will be considered for admission to the Master's programme Epidemiology if you hold a University Bachelor's degree and can demonstrate:
A relevant Bachelor’s degree: Bachelor’s programmes that most likely meet the requirements are:- Biomedical Sciences
- Medicine
- Veterinary Sciences
- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Health Sciences
- Other relevant Science programme
- Basic knowledge of human or animal health.
- High overall score (GPA, average grade, grading tables)
- High level of academic and professional skills.
- Study progress.
- A clear motivation and talent in participation in the programme.
Tuition Fee
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International
21736 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 21736 EUR per year during 24 months. -
EU/EEA
2314 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2314 EUR per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Utrecht
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.