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Research Master in Health Sciences – (M.Sc.)
Maastricht University
Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences
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| Application Deadline: | Start in 1 September: July (non-EEA: April). | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 1,771 ≈ € 12,000 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Maastricht / Netherlands / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 120 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Maastricht University
This programme - the only one of its kind in the Netherlands - is educating you to design, conduct and evaluate top-quality, interdisciplinary research related to health sciences and healthcare.
This programme is a breeding ground for future top researchers in the health sciences, preparing you for a PhD or a professional research position. The healthcare chain stretches from prevention of illness, diagnosis and care, to cure and maintenance of good health, starting to cross national borders as well. To implement evidence-based medical and public health practices, we need to study the efficacy and cost effectiveness of interventions. The opportunities and need for research within this new healthcare dynamic are endless. Within this programme, you can choose one of three specialisations: 1. Clinical Epidemiology focusing on the incidence & prevalence of disease in large populations, and how to identify the causes of epidemics. 2. Health Technology Assessment emphasising the form, function & implementation of health technology innovations and the organisation & financing of healthcare systems. 3. Social Health Sciences being for students who want to conduct research into health promotion for individuals & groups, social issues surrounding health and quality of life, and the ethical and legal principles of healthcare studies. This a two-year full-time programme in English.
Contents
Types of teaching (in year 1):
- theory: 0%
- practice: 0%
- self study: 0%
Programme internationalization:
- Studying abroad is optional.
This programme has a workload of 120 ECTS.
Specialities:
Clinical Epidemiology :
Health Technology Assessment:
Social Health Sciences:
Courses:
Intervention Research(6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Trial-Based Economic Evaluations(6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Observational Research(6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Specialisation Health Technology Assessment: Cost-Effectiveness Modeling Methods(6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Specialisation Clinical Epidemiology: Applied Epidemiology and Genetic Epidemiology(6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Acquiring Advanced Professional Skills, Writing a Research Proposal, Scientific English(5 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Specialisation Clinical Epidemiology: Advanced Diagnostic Research(6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Specialisation Health Technology Assessment: Theoretical Foundations and Methodological Challenges in HTA(5 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Specialisation Social Health Sciences: Intervention Mapping(6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Specialisation Social Health Sciences: Process Evaluation(3 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Health Measurement(2 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Basic Ethics of Healthcare Research(6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Advanced Statistical Analysis Techniques(5 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Designing and Conducting Qualitative Research(5 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Implementation Research(2 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Advanced Ethics of Healthcare Research (3 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Systematic Literature Reviews(6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Internship, Research Project & Thesis(6 ECTS):
Course type: graduation
This course is given in year 2
This course is required to apply to.
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
More informationRequirements
Previous education
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 550 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 213 |
Accreditation
Accredited by: NVAO in: Netherlands
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