Master of Science Epidemiology

Master's programme in epidemiology covering methodological and analytical foundations together with specialisation options in public health, clinical, genetic, environmental, and occupational epidemiology.

Academic requirements

participating in a written and oral entrance exam

Minimum GPA

Applicants need an average grade of 2.5 or better according to the German grading system.

English requirements

Advanced English proficiency is required and is checked in the written and oral entrance examination.

Accepted bachelor fields

Requires a previous degree in medicine, pharmaceutical sciences, natural sciences, psychology, social sciences, statistics, sports science, economics and business administration, law, communication science, or another discipline relevant to health science.

APS Certificate

No

Thesis required

Yes

Mandatory internship

Yes

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

85 EUR basic LMU fee per semester.

ECTS credits

120 ECTS

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: 85 EUR basic LMU fee per semester.

The programme prepares graduates for analytical, research, and public-health roles dealing with population health, prevention, and evidence-based health policy.

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