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Clinical and Psychosocial Epidemiology

Master

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Would you like to improve the physical and mental health of individuals and communities? Dive into the biopsychosocial factors that play into diseases? Help advancing health research and improve healthcare for all?

  • Approach current health issues from an interdisciplinary angle
  • Become a part of a small, close-knit cohort where every student receives personal guidance to reach their personal and professional goals
  • Dive into a research topic you are excited about
  • Choose between one of our tracks:

- Lifecourse Health Development

- Health Systems and Prevention

Want to learn more?
- Get in touch with our study advisor

Language

English

Title

Master of Science

Duration

2 years

ECTS credits

Accreditation

NVAO

Tuition fee 2025/2026

€ 2,601

€ 24,900

€ 20,500


Admission

Admission URL

Application requirements

You are admissible with a bachelors degree in bio(medical) sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Health Sciences, Psychology, Social Sciences, Human Movement Sciences, Life Sciences, Biology, Sociology, Econometrics, Pedagogy, Economics, Demography and spatial sciences. If you have another degree background the selection committee will determine whether your background meets the admission requirements. Feel free to contact us for advice.

You will need to provide your official university transcript. It should include a list of all the courses you've taken, with the credit hours for each, the final grades you received, an explanation of the grading system used, and your class rank if available. Make sure to include the grades for courses you didn't pass as well.

During the interview you'll be asked to give a short presentation on a research project you undertook as part of your previous studies and to elaborate on your motivation to apply for the MSc Clinical and Psychosocial Epidemiology programme and the track of your choice.

The entrance examination will be a test of your statistical knowledge. In preparation of this exam, a mock version and several teaching videos will be made available. If you pass the entrance exam, you will be invited for an interview. More details here: www.rug.nl/applycpe

Please make sure to visit www.rug.nl/applycpe for more information about the accepted language tests and the required minimum scores.

The motivation letter is an opportunity for you to convey your enthusiasm, goals, and suitability for the MSc Clinical and Psychosocial Epidemiology programme. Make sure to describe your expectations for the programme and the track of your choice and how it aligns with your future career plans. Additionally, emphasize the qualities and experiences that make you the right fit for this programme.

Language requirements

C1
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English
C2
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English
6.5
IELTS overall band
92
TOEFL internet based

Check when you can start and what you have to pay!

Tuition fees  
€ 2,601
€ 24,900
€ 20,500
Start date App. deadline EU/EEA App. deadline Non-EU/EEA
1 Sep '25 1 May '25 1 Mar '25
1 Sep '26 1 May '26 1 Mar '26
1 Sep '27 1 May '27 1 Mar '27

Scholarships

You can check if you're eligible for scholarships that apply to this course.

Orange Tulip Scholarship - China

These customised scholarships will increase the talent development in a country with a Nuffic Neso office by allowing talented students to study in the Netherlands.

StuNed Scholarship Programme

StuNed Scholarships for master studies, short courses and customised training programmes are available for Indonesian professionals with at least 2 years' work experience in a development-related organisation.

Contact

University of Groningen

Main address
Oude Boteringestraat 44
9712 GL Groningen
050 363 9011

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