Interdisciplinary Research in Health Dynamics

Why do some people recover quickly from illness while others struggle? How can societies support healthier lives for everyone, at every age? And how do science, technology, and policy influence our health, functioning and well-being? In the Research Master Interdisciplinary Research in Health Dynamics (IRHD), you'll dive into questions like these and many more!IRHD is a two‑year research master's programme for curious students who want to explore complex health challenges from an interdisciplinary perspective. You become part of a small cohort of students from diverse scientific backgrounds, receive extensive personal guidance, and have the opportunity to dive into a research topic of your choice. Within IRHD, you grow into a researcher who is ready to make an impact — both within academia and beyond!Shape your own journey– choose one of two tracks:Mechanisms of Lifecourse Health: discover how individual health develops, changes, and recovers throughout life, and how we can improve functioning and well-being.Strategies for Population Health: learn how population health is shaped by environmental and health system factors, and how to reduce inequalities for a healthier society.IRHD builds on the extensive expertise developed through the Research Master Clinical and Psychosocial Epidemiology, as well as the MSc Sport Sciences and MSc Human Movement Sciences. Want to learn more?-

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