Study programme
Theoretical epidemiological courses (34 ECTS)
Within the courses, 21.5 ECTS are core courses for all students, consisting of 7 basic epidemiology and statistical courses. The other 12.5 ECTS are devoted to an individual programme of specialisation courses. These are over 25 advanced courses on MSc- or PhD-level in the field of epidemiology and statistics. The individual programme depends on the epidemiological specialisation of choice (Clinical Epidemiology, Pharmacoepidemiology, Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases, Occupational & Environmental Epidemiology, Veterinary Epidemiology) and personal preferences. Courses are usually taught in the form of interactive lectures combined with computer exercises in smaller work groups. Time is also reserved for e-learning / self study.
Research project (65 ECTS)
(Epidemiology Postgraduate: 56 ECTS)
The research project is conducted within a research theme of one of the participating institutes and supervised by a faculty staff member. Research projects cover a wide variety of topics such as human or veterinary infectious disease, cardiovascular disease, oncology, pharmacology, occupational health risks and many more topics of clinical or public health relevance. Optionally, part of the research project can be conducted at another institute or company outside Utrecht University, always under supervision of a Utrecht University staff member. The research project is finished by an oral presentation and by writing a scientific paper, which is submitted to an international journal.
Elective component (12 ECTS)
(not applicable for Epidemiology Postgraduate)
The elective component is individually chosen and can consist of other relevant courses on MSc- or PhD-level of additional research either locally or abroad. This period can also be used to fill in gaps in your previous theoretical training.
Master thesis (7.5 ECTS)
(not applicable for Epidemiology Postgraduate)
Students are required to write a master thesis, based on literature research on a relevant subject.
Life Sciences Seminars (1.5 ECTS)
(not applicable for Epidemiology Postgraduate)
Students are required to attend at least 10 of the monthly Life Sciences Seminars, organised by the various master´s programmes within the Graduate School of Life Sciences. Schedule and information on speakers.
Study programme
Theoretical epidemiological courses (34 ECTS)
Within the courses, 21.5 ECTS are core courses for all students, consisting of 7 basic epidemiology and statistical courses. The other 12.5 ECTS are devoted to an individual programme of specialisation courses. These are over 25 advanced courses on MSc- or PhD-level in the field of epidemiology and statistics. The individual programme depends on the epidemiological specialisation of choice (Clinical Epidemiology, Pharmacoepidemiology, Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases, Occupational & Environmental Epidemiology, Veterinary Epidemiology) and personal preferences. Courses are usually taught in the form of interactive lectures combined with computer exercises in smaller work groups. Time is also reserved for e-learning / self study.
Research project (65 ECTS)
(Epidemiology Postgraduate: 56 ECTS)
The research project is conducted within a research theme of one of the participating institutes and supervised by a faculty staff member. Research projects cover a wide variety of topics such as human or veterinary infectious disease, cardiovascular disease, oncology, pharmacology, occupational health risks and many more topics of clinical or public health relevance. Optionally, part of the research project can be conducted at another institute or company outside Utrecht University, always under supervision of a Utrecht University staff member. The research project is finished by an oral presentation and by writing a scientific paper, which is submitted to an international journal.
Elective component (12 ECTS)
(not applicable for Epidemiology Postgraduate)
The elective component is individually chosen and can consist of other relevant courses on MSc- or PhD-level of additional research either locally or abroad. This period can also be used to fill in gaps in your previous theoretical training.
Master thesis (7.5 ECTS)
(not applicable for Epidemiology Postgraduate)
Students are required to write a master thesis, based on literature research on a relevant subject.
Life Sciences Seminars (1.5 ECTS)
(not applicable for Epidemiology Postgraduate)
Students are required to attend at least 10 of the monthly Life Sciences Seminars, organised by the various master´s programmes within the Graduate School of Life Sciences. Schedule and information on speakers.