Maastricht University

Overview

The European Public Health programme at Maastricht University is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of how various social, environmental, behavioral, and technological factors impact health outcomes across Europe. This programme emphasizes the interplay between public health and EU policy, equipping students for impactful roles in public health and policy-making.

• Level: Bachelor’s programme
• Duration: Typically 36 months
• Credits: 180 ECTS
• Delivery: On-campus at Maastricht University
• Language of instruction: English

What you'll study

The curriculum is structured around core focus areas that are critical to understanding public health in the European context:

• Health determinants and the role of EU governance
• Disease patterns and prevention strategies in Europe
• Sustainability, climate change, and health
• Health technology and innovation within the EU
• Research methodologies for evidence-based public health decisions

Indicative course components include:

• Health, Health Determinants, and the EU Treaty
• Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases in Europe
• Sustainability and Health Initiatives in the EU
• Health Technological Innovations
• Qualitative Research Methodology

Learning approach:

• Engaging lectures and seminars on pressing European public health topics
• Case-based learning that incorporates EU and international perspectives
• Research training that focuses on interpreting qualitative evidence for policy-making and practice

Entry requirements

To be eligible for admission, applicants must possess one of the following qualifications:

• Dutch VWO diploma (new style, all profiles)
• Dutch VWO diploma (old style, preferably including mathematics)
• HBO propedeuse or bachelor's degree (preferably with mathematics)
• OU propedeuse (preferably with mathematics)
• For non-Dutch diplomas, equivalency to the Dutch VWO diploma must be confirmed via the official website.

Career prospects

Graduates of the European Public Health programme are well-prepared for a variety of roles within the public health sector. Potential career paths include positions in governmental health agencies, non-governmental organizations, healthcare consulting, and health policy development. The combination of public health expertise and policy knowledge enables graduates to contribute effectively to improving health outcomes across Europe.