Program Overview
The Health Promotion and Education at Maastricht University is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 12 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 Promotion and 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 14,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,984 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Maastricht, Netherlands
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Health Promotion and 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
- Studying abroad is optional.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
If you have a University of Applied Sciences bachelor\'s degree in a relevant domain, you need to pass a GRE-test (see below).
Relevant university of applied sciences domains are:
Applied Psychology; Cesar Therapy; Dietetics; Health Care Technology; Management in Health Care; Medical; Imaging and Radiation Therapy (MBRT); Mensendieck Physiotherapy; Midwifery; Nursing; Occupational; Therapy; Physical Education; Physiotherapy/ Kinesitherapy; Podotherapy; Skin Therapy; Speech Therapy; Sport, Health and Management; Sport and Movement Education; Social Work; Teacher Health Care and Well-being; Youth Work (SPH/HBO-J); Orthopaedic Technology; Pedagogy; Socio-Pedagogical Care; Sport and Movement.
The minimum required scores are:
IELTS test: minimum score overall 6.5
TOEFL test: overall, paper-based minimum score 575
TOEFL test: overall, computer-based minimum score 232
TOEFL test: overall, internet-based minimum score 90
Cambridge: CAE, grade C
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 14,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,984 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 14,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,984 (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
Maastricht University(abbreviated asUM;Dutch:Universiteit Maastricht) is apublicresearch universityinMaastricht, Netherlands. Founded in 1976, it is the second youngest of the fourteenDutch universities.
University Profile- Application Deadline Apr, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
