The master's programme Health Economics, Policy & Law is designed for highly motivated students who are interested in understanding the complexities of healthcare systems and health policy issues from different disciplinary perspectives. You need a certain background to be admitted to the programme. Prior education Students must have completed a bachelor’s degree or a master's degree in a relevant field at a recognised university. We accept all students with: A Dutch bachelor's or master's degree in: (European) Public health Business administration Economics Health sciences (NL Gezondheidswetenschappen) Health and society Medicine Law Pharmacy Pharmacology Policy Science Public Administration Successful completion of the ESHPM pre-master programme Health Economics, Policy & Law A similar degree obtained at a research-driven university such to be determined by the Admissions Board. Students with a sufficient background in (health) economics and/or policy, such to be determined by the Admissions Board. Note that all non-Dutch diplomas will have to be assessed by the admissions office and/or Nuffic. All applications will be assessed individually by the Admissions Board. What to do if you don't qualify Students holding a bachelor’s or master’s degree from a university of applied sciences do not qualify. They are referred to our pre-master’s programme (in Dutch). Students with a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree from a research-driven university that do not qualify for immediate admission to the master’s in Health Economics, Policy & Law, could instead follow a shortened version of our pre-master's programme in Dutch. Language skills Proof of proficiency in English must be presented by submitting the results, no more than 2 years old (unless otherwise stated) from either: Level Statement of Language & Training Centre Erasmus university ( English assessment valid for 1 year) with a minimum level of B2.2 IELTS overall band score minimum of 6.5 (min subscores 6.0) iBT TOEFL (Traditional & Paper Edition) score minimum of 4,5 (min subscore 4,5) International Baccalaureate (English A or B Higher level, valid indefinitely)) Cambridge B2 First score of minimum of 180 Cambridge C1 Advanced Cambridge C2 Proficiency LanguageCert Academic score minimum of 70 (min subscores 65) Pearson PTE Academic score minimum of 70 (min subscores 65) Exemption from the requirements is granted to those who: Completed a bachelor's or master's programme at a Dutch university (of applied sciences) , or Completed the ESHPM pre-master's programme, or Completed a university bachelor’s or master’s programme fully taught in English in one of the following countries: The Netherlands, Australia, Canada (with the exception of Quebec), Ireland, New Zealand, the UK or the USA. Proficiency in Mathematics The master requires students to have proven to have sufficient proficiency in mathematics, i.e. those with: Research methods in previous education, to be assessed by the Admission Board Admission criteria All applications will be considered by the Admissions Committee that decides on admission. To qualify for the master's programme, students should at least: Have a bachelor's degree with good results, from a recognized university and in a relevant field. A similar non-Dutch degree obtained at a research-driven university, such to be determined by the Admissions Board.
Question about the application procedure? Send us a message. Procedure Students who wish to apply for the master will need to take several steps. Apply via Studielink Receive ERNA details and link to EUR Admission Portal via email Upload all required documents via the EUR Admission Portal Complete application The required documents are: Certified copies of university diploma(s)* All students except EUR students Certified copies of university list(s) of grades* All students except EUR students Proof of thorough proficiency in written and spoken English See admission requirements Copy of passport International students * In case the certified copies of your diploma(s) and list(s) of grades are not in Dutch, English or German, an official translation in English must be attached. In case your university diploma is not yet available, a statement of your university should be added. You need to have completed your bachelor by the end of August. Deadlines The application deadlines are mentioned below. These are final deadlines for application. The EUR Admission Portal should be completed by this date. Application deadline Applicant 15 April Non-EU students 15 June EU students 31 July Dutch students EUR students You will receive the outcome of your application within 3 to 6 weeks from the moment that the application is completed and submitted. Note, that: Your application will be considered by the Admissions Committee. The Admissions Committee decides on admission and, if necessary, may recommend self-study prior to acceptance. Non-EU students will need to apply for a visa and/or residence permit. The application procedures for a visa and/or residence permit will take at least 6 weeks. All documents for the visa/residence permit must be received by Erasmus University before June 1st. Non-EU students who are accepted will receive detailed information upon admission. International students holding a Dutch university diploma and already living in the Netherlands can apply according to the deadline for Dutch students. Application Do you think you meet the admission requirements? Start your application in Studielink . Are you unsure about whether you meet the admission requirements immediately? See what is required or how you might meet them . Scholarships Each academic year, Erasmus School of Health Policy & Management has several scholarship opportunities available to provide extra financial support. Find out more about the scholarship opportunities.
This unique MSc programme offers you:
The opportunity to learn the skills and acquire the knowledge required to solve the challenges facing healthcare systems. You will use the knowledge of economics and law to be able to analyse and understand health policy issues.
The chance to work with some of the world’s leading research groups and analyse current developments.
The possibility to follow the monodisciplinary Health Economics (HE) specialisation, during which you will focus on acquiring in-depth knowledge of the concepts and tools for economic analysis of healthcare systems.