Program Overview
The Health Professions Education at Maastricht University is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences 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 medicine & health sciences. 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 Health Professions Education 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 15,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 15,400 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Maastricht, Netherlands
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Health Professions Education programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Introduction to Health Professions Education
- Learning and Cognition
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Assessment and Evaluation
- Organisation and Leadership
- Academic Research Skills
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admittance to the MHPE is based on the following requirements and decided upon by the board of admission. The applicant must have:
- a Bachelor or Master of Science degree in a medical or health profession (see relevant domains on this site) from a university under the condition that the bachelor programme is at least a three-year equivalent of nominal study time (180 ECTS)
- a Bachelor degree from a Dutch Professional Educational Programme (HBO) of foreign University of Applied Sciences in a medical or health profession (see relevant domains on this site), under the condition that the relevant programme runs for at least four years equivalent of nominal study time (240 ECTS). These applicants must also obtain passing scores for the entrance exam in basic statistics.
- Sufficient command of the English language is required.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 15,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 15,400 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 15,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 15,400 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Maastricht 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 Maastricht University
Maastricht University
Maastricht, Netherlands
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University Profile- Application Deadline Apr, 2027
- Start Date May, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
