Overview

The Health Sciences degree offered at Erasmus University Rotterdam is very appealing to working health professionals. It can be fully customized to fulfill your professional and personal aspirations and fit your busy schedule.

The study programme in a nutshell

The Health Sciences programme, previously known as the NIHES Health Sciences programme, has been part of Erasmus MC Graduate School since 2022, and is renown for its strong international focus.

Let it be your springboard to a career in international research, public health, health policy, health economics, clinical medicine, or pharmaceutical research.

Career opportunities after graduation

The degree prepares you for a career in international research or in executive or advisory positions in public health, clinical medicine, pharmaceutical research, or health policy.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biostatistics

Clinical Epidemiology

Selected Topics in Epidemiology

Scientific Writing in English for Publication

This Thing Called Science

Intercultural Communication

Research

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

70 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Rotterdam, Netherlands

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A relevant master's degree from a discipline related to clinical medicine, biomedical sciences, public health, health sciences, clinical technology, nutrition, (medical) biology, pharmacy, human movement sciences, psychology, health economics, etc. Please note: We do not consider a bachelor's degree as sufficient. Degrees obtained from universities outside of the Netherlands will be checked via Nuffic Opens externalto see if the level of the degree is equivalent to a Dutch Master’s degree.

Relevant knowledge, insight and skills such as research skills, research experience, publications and statistical knowledge.

Personal competences as demonstrated in your CV and motivation to participate in our research master program and starting a career in biomedical research. Academic performance and competences, based on your average grade and study progress will be taken into consideration as well.

Sufficient command of the English language.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

16400 EUR / year

≈ 16400 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

16400 EUR / year

≈ 16400 EUR / year

Living costs

Rotterdam

Netherlands

760 - 1265 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Health Sciences.

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Overview

The study programme in a nutshell

Career opportunities after graduation

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Rotterdam

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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