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Applied Research At The Intersection Of Data And Medicine
The Master’s programme Epidemiology 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.
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Courses included:
- Classical Methods in Data Analysis
- Introduction to Epidemiology
- Introduction to Epidemiology - E-learning
- Introduction to Statistics
- Modern Methods in Data Analysis
- Presentation and Writing of Research Proposal
- Presenting Your Research Confidently - E-learning
- Research Ethics an Introduction E-learning
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Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Deadline passed, International
- Deadline passed, EEA/EU
- Deadline passed, National
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Language
English
Credits
120 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus, Online
Disciplines
Biomedicine Molecular Sciences Health Sciences View 34 other Masters in Molecular Sciences in NetherlandsMore information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. Required
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 93
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5
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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.
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International
20473 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 20473 EUR per year and a duration of 24 months. -
EU/EEA
2143 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 2143 EUR per year and a duration of 24 months.
Funding
Utrecht University, the Dutch Government and other organisations offer scholarships, fellowships and grants. Below is a list of the scholarships that are most often used by international students studying in Utrecht. Note that the scholarship options for programmes starting in February are limited.
- Utrecht Excellence Scholarships
- Bright Minds Fellowships
- Holland Scholarship
- Orange Tulip Scholarship - for Chinese students only
- Utrecht Sylff Scholarships - for outstanding graduates from University College Utrecht and Economics and Business Economics (UU)
- Student grant and loan system
- Tuition fee loan
- Erasmus+ Master loans
- Canadian student loans
- US Federal Loans
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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