Master of Science

Epidemiology

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

Mainz, GermanyPublic Health

APS Requiredpart-time (study alongside work)

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Degree

Master of Science

Language

English

Tuition

€7,000/sem

Duration

4 semesters

Programme Overview

Part-time MSc in Epidemiology focused on epidemiological methods, biostatistics, study design, and applied research for population health and clinical-research contexts.

Admission Requirements

Academic requirements: Higher education entrance qualification, A minimum of three years of professional experience in a speciality area, Successful completion of an aptitude test, Adequate English language skills
Minimum GPA: The reviewed official JGU degree page states that applicants need at least grade 2.5 ('gut') in the qualifying bachelor's degree or an equivalent higher-education degree.
English requirements: The reviewed official JGU degree page states that applicants need English at CEFR B2 level. It accepts a five-year school education in English passed with at least 'sufficient' / 5 points, or proof via Cambridge First Certificate or higher, IELTS 5.5, TOEFL 79 iBT / 213 CBT / 550 PBT, or TELC B2.
Accepted bachelor fields: The reviewed official JGU and IMBEI pages state that applicants need a relevant degree in fields such as medicine, natural sciences, mathematics, informatics, social sciences, health sciences, or another related academic field. The reviewed official IMBEI page additionally states that the degree route normally requires at least 240 ECTS and one year of relevant professional experience after the qualifying degree, while a separate non-degree route requires a higher education entrance qualification, at least three years of relevant work experience, and an aptitude test.
APS Certificate: Yes

Costs & Funding

Tuition fee: EUR 1,750 per semester. The reviewed official IMBEI page also states total programme tuition of EUR 7,000, payable in instalments.
ECTS credits: 60 ECTS
Funding info: Tuition: EUR 1,750 per semester. The reviewed official IMBEI page also states total programme tuition of EUR 7,000, payable in instalments.

Career Outcomes

The reviewed official JGU degree page states that graduates can work in epidemiological institutes, research institutes, cancer registries, ministries and authorities, health offices, health-insurance medical services, the pharmaceutical industry, and international organisations such as WHO or the EU.

Specialisations

Population StudiesClinical Research

Typical job roles

EpidemiologistPublic health researcherClinical research scientistHealth policy analystBiostatistician

Target industries

Clinical settingsIndustryPolicy settingsPublic healthResearch institutions