Program Overview
The Epidemiology Postgraduate at Utrecht University is a MSc programme in Humanities over 18 months, delivered Hybrid. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Epidemiology Postgraduate programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Netherlands and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Hybrid
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 27,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 18,182 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Utrecht, Netherlands
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Epidemiology Postgraduate programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Introduction To Epidemiology
- Introduction To Statistics
- Classical Methods In Data Analysis
- Study Design In Etiologic Research
- Modern Methods In Data Analysis
- Presentation And Writing Of Research Proposal
- Research Ethics And Society
- Specialisation Programme Clinical Epidemiology
- Specialisation Programme Occupational And Environmental Epidemiology
- Specialisation Programme Epidemiology Of Infectious Diseases
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You have a Masters Degree (equivalent to a Dutch Masters Degree) in: MSc in Life Sciences; Physicians (MD); Veterinarians (DVM); Pharmacists (PharmD); Other relevant science degree.
Proof of your proficiency in English (CAE- Level B, CPC- Grade C).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 27,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 18,182 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 27,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 18,182 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Utrecht University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Utrecht University
Utrecht University
Utrecht, Netherlands
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University Profile- Application Deadline Apr, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 18 months
