Program Overview
The Healthcare Policy 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 Healthcare Policy 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 Healthcare Policy 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
You may be directly admissible to the masters programme Healthcare Policy, Innovation and Management if you have a bachelors or masters degree from a university programme in a relevant domain.
Candidates with a relevant bachelor\'s degree from a Dutch university are directly admissible
Candidates with a relevant bachelor\'s degree from an EEA university may be asked to pass a GRE-test in case of doubt
Candidates with a relevant bachelor\'s degree from a non-EEA university always need to pass a GRE-test (see below).
Candidates with a relevant university master\'s degree are directly admissible
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
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months
