Public Health & Medicine in Europe, Certificate | Maastricht University | Maastricht, Netherlands
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Public Health & Medicine in Europe

5 months
Duration
8700 EUR/full
8700 EUR/full
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About

The Public Health & Medicine in Europe programme is for students studying public health, biology and life sciences who are interested in exploring the diverse approaches to public health challenges in a European context and as a preparation for Medical School.

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

Credits

24 ECTS

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

On Campus

Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
3

Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants are required to:

  • Have a minimum GPA of 3.0
  • Be in good academic standing
CES programmes are competitive. Therefore, early application is recommended. More information about the programme and the online application form can be found on the CES website.

Tuition Fee

To always see correct tuition fees
  • International

    8700 EUR/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 8700 EUR for the full programme during 5 months.
  • EU/EEA

    8700 EUR/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based 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

700 - 1170 EUR /month
Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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