Degree from a Dutch research university
This page outlines the step-by-step process for completing your application to a Master's programme at Utrecht University. Please read this information thoroughly before starting your application.
This is a selective Master's programme. You will be considered for admission to the Master's programme Epidemiology if you hold a Bachelor's degree from a Dutch research university and can demonstrate:
- A relevant Bachelor’s degree:
Bachelor’s programmes that most likely meet the requirements are:- Biomedical Sciences
- Medicine
- Veterinary Sciences
- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Health Sciences
- UCU/UCR Bachelor’s with relevant and sufficient Science Major
- Other relevant science programme
- Relevant knowledge, insight and skills*:
- Basic knowledge of human or animal health.
- Basic knowledge of human or animal health.
- Academic performance*:
- High overall score (GPA, average grade, grading tables)
- High overall score (GPA, average grade, grading tables)
- Academic competences*:
- High level of academic and professional skills.
- Study progress (grade development over the years).
- Personal competences* :
- A clear motivation and talent in participation in the programme.
*If you fail to meet some of the requirements, please indicate why you feel you are still eligible for admission in your motivation letter
- A clear motivation and talent in participation in the programme.
English language requirements
You are exempt from the English language requirement because you obtained your previous degree from a Dutch Research University.
Selection procedure
The Admissions Committee reviews all requests for admission and selects students that meet the entry requirements. The decision on your application is based on a thorough analysis. See Step 6 ‘Upload your documents in OSIRIS Online Application’ for more details.
Find out the educational entry requirements of the MSc Epidemiology Postgraduate programme.
Questions?
You can contact the Programme Coordinator with questions about your eligibility.
Utrecht University is not offering a pre-master's programme for Epidemiology.
Applications open | 1 October |
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Application deadline for scholarship candidates | 1 February |
Application deadline for Non-EU passport holders | 1 April |
Application deadline for EU passport holders | 1 June |
All deadlines expire at 23:59 [CET/CEST] on the specified date. You must complete the application process (including submitting your application documents in OSIRIS Online Application and paying the application fee) by this time.
The following documents must be uploaded before the application deadline (depending on your previous education):
Degree from Utrecht University
Transcript from OSIRIS
Degree from another Dutch Research University
Diploma or certified graduation statement (with graduation date and without any conditions)
Certified transcript (including courses, grades and GPA)
Please make sure the document has a stamp/signature and contact information of the institute.
Visit Studielink and complete the registration process. You can find all information on how to use Studielink here. After completing your Studielink application, you will receive login details for OSIRIS Online Application within 2 working days.
Apply via StudielinkAfter submitting your application to Studielink, you will receive an email with login details for OSIRIS Online Application. Here you can upload all required documents, check the status of your application and enter contact details of your referee(s).
After you upload all documents in OSIRIS, the Graduate School will evaluate them. We strive to inform you of our decision within 20 working days.
Selection procedure
The Admissions Committee reviews all requests for admission and selects students that meet the entry requirements. The Admissions Committee also assesses whether you will be able to successfully complete the Master’s programme within the set time frame. This means the decision on your application is based on a thorough analysis.
You will receive a written notification of the decision of the Admissions Committee. You will be notified if you still have to fulfill certain conditions. If you have received a (conditional) letter of acceptance, we expect you to accept or decline the offer within two weeks.
Click here to find the educational entry requirements of the MSc Epidemiology Postgraduate programme.