Overview
Key facts:
- Europeans enjoy some of the highest quality and most affordable health care in the world. However, European health systems are under pressure due to an ageing population, innovations and a demand for more citizen-centred services. During the Public Health & Medicine in Europe programme at the Maastricht University - Center for European Studies, students gain a greater understanding of public health policies and medical achievements and practise in Europe. They examine the different attitudes to health in various European countries and compare their health care systems with the market driven system of the United States. Students can also deepen their knowledge of genetics, immunology or biology, gain insight into contemporary European health issues, discuss medical case studies and develop practical medical skills.
- Maastricht, the Netherlands, is the perfect location to examine modern European health care research policies and challenges. With Germany and Belgium only a stone’s throw away, cross-border health options and differences in medical practices are a reality for every patient and health care provider in Maastricht. The Netherlands is consistently positioned at the top of the Euro Health Consumer Index and other global rankings and is known for controversial medical practices such as high rates of home births, medical marijuana and legalised euthanasia.
Accreditation
Students are directly enrolled at Maastricht University (UM) and able to take classes at the prestigious Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences (FHML) and the highly selective Liberal Arts and Sciences programme at the Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE).
Programme Structure
Each CES semester is 18 weeks long and starts with an extensive 2-week introduction, followed by two ‘block periods’ of classes (block periods 1 and 2 in Fall; block periods 4 and 5 in Spring). Students take two courses per 8-week block period, with the option of adding a language course or skills training. Students can earn a min. of 24 and max. of 32 ECTS per semester. The number of hours in class varies from 12-15 hours per week; for every hour in class students are expected to spend 2-3 hours on study.
Courses
Students can choose from more than 400 bachelor-level courses taught in English at UM. At least half the courses should be selected from programme-related majors. This combination provides a solid understanding of the central subject while giving students the freedom to build their own curriculum. Please refer to the CES website for a complete overview.
Integrated study trip and cultural weekends
Trips to Berlin, the Netherlands and Paris.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 5 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
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Credits
You can choose courses that contribute between 24 - 32 ECTS credits to your transcript, so you can cater your programme specifically to fit your needs.
Delivered
Disciplines
Public Health European Studies Genetics View 20 other Short Courses in Public Health in NetherlandsAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
Applicants are required to:
- Have a minimum GPA of 3.0
- Be in good academic standing
Tuition Fee
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International
8700 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8700 EUR for the full programme during 5 months. -
EU/EEA
8700 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8700 EUR for the full programme during 5 months.
https://curriculum.maastrichtuniversity.nl/education/contract/public-health-medicine-europe/tuition-and-fees
Living costs for Maastricht
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.