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Epidemiology

Utrecht University
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition EUR 18,201 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Deadline Apr, 2027
Delivery On-campus
Location Utrecht, Netherlands
Language English

Program Overview

The Epidemiology at Utrecht University is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. 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 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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: EUR 18,201 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Utrecht, Netherlands

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Epidemiology programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Introducing Life Sciences
  2. Life Sciences Seminar
  3. Introduction To Epidemiology
  4. Introduction To Statistics
  5. Classical Methods In Data Analysis
  6. Study Design In Etiologic Research
  7. Modern Methods In Data Analysis
  8. Presentation And Writing Of Research Proposal
  9. Research Ethics And Society
  10. Specialisation Programme Clinical Epidemiology
  11. Specialisation Programme Occupational And Environmental Epidemiology

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You have a Bachelor Degree (equivalent to a Dutch Bachelor Degree) in: Biomedical Sciences; Medicine; Veterinary sciences; College of Pharmaceutical sciences; Other relevant science programmes.

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 18,201 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: EUR 18,201 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (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

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Utrecht University

Utrecht, Netherlands

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University Profile
  • Application Deadline Apr, 2027
  • Start Date Sep, 2026
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months