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Tuition · Intl
↗?
intl not published · EU: €2,694 ↗
Duration
2 years
120 ECTS
Start
Aug 26
Language
English
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2022
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗81
DUO ↑53% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
↗34:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
?
not specified
Entry route
↗Bachelor
degree required ↗
Satisfaction
↗3.5/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
↗93%
field est. ↗
Median salary
↗€3,293
/mo gross · field ↗
Alumni
?
no data yet
↗ Real values are sourced; tiles marked “?” aren’t collected yet · Enrolled/yr is live from DUO · Satisfaction/outcomes are live from StudiekeuzedatabaseLast sync: 9 Jun 2026
About this program
Explore the potential of medical research. In upcoming years, important discoveries will be made in the health sciences. Take part in unearthing these discoveries.
Get the methodological, theoretical, and statistical foundation you need to design and carry out your own practical research – and publish your results. Work in the stimulating environment of the Netherlands Institute for Health Sciences (NIHES). Attend lectures by prominent scientists. Choose your own speciality, and do cutting-edge research with the support of a personal tutor. Learn state-of-the-art research methods, and how to study the literature on an issue, analyse data, and publish in high-impact journals.
NIHES, at the Erasmus MC, is a top-ranked institution with a strong international dimension. Let them be your springboard to a career in international research, public health, health policy, health economics, clinical medicine, or pharmaceutical research.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English120 ECTSMaster of ScienceField area: HealthcareSector: GezondheidCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
About Erasmus University Rotterdam
Erasmus University Rotterdam, named after the famous Dutch humanist, is a leading research university founded in 1913. Home to Rotterdam School of Management (RSM), one of Europe's top business schools, and strong medicine program. Located in modern, architecturally innovative Rotterdam.
Living in Rotterdam
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€580/mo
Monthly total
€850–€1,600
Cost of living
Medium
Population
651k
Modern, innovative, and business-oriented. Rotterdam is less touristy than Amsterdam, offering a more authentic Dutch experience. The city is known for its contemporary architecture and entrepreneurial spirit.
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Tracks from HOVI
Clinical EpidemiologySpecialisation
In recent years, the quantitative approach in clinical research and clinical practice has become increasingly important. There is a growing need for clinicians as well as physician…
EpidemiologySpecialisation
Epidemiology studies the incidence, causes, consequences and control of disease, as well as people, patients and populations. Taught by the world's most renowned scientists in this…
Public HealthSpecialisation
Public Health is the art and science of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health through the organised efforts of society. Public health interventions are directed …
Genetic EpidemiologySpecialisation
Genetic epidemiology, in a nutshell, is the study of genes involved in complex disorders. This specialisation focuses on the uses of genetic, molecular and epidemiological research…
Health EconomicsSpecialisation
Health economics is a very dynamic and rapidly growing research area, with numerous executive job opportunities. This brand new specialisation offers a unique combination of epidem…
Source: HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase
Curriculum
Course structure by year
?No curriculum data yet
Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Very good job-market outlookfield: gezondheidszorg z.n.d.
Median starting salary (field)€3,293/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating93%
Months to a substantial job5
Working in their own field73%
Permanent contract31%
Satisfied with their job3.8/5
Top graduate occupations (field)
Specialisten op het gebied van beleidsadministratie13%
Bedrijfs- en organisatieanalisten13%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree58%
Women among first-years66%
Say workload is “just right”52%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.5/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 32 respondents
Content & set-up3.9
Teachers4
Atmosphere3.9
Involvement & contact3.7
Study guidance3.5
Testing & assessment3.6
Facilities4.2
Career preparation4.1
Teachers' English4.4
Would choose again3.5
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
?No admission requirements in source
Scholarships
Erasmus Trustfonds and TSH Changemaker Scholarshiptuition, housing, €600/month, and mentorship for eligible underrepresented master's students
FUNED10% tuition-fee discount plus loan/scholarship/financial support for eligible students
Internships
?No data yet
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