Master of Science in Clinical and Psychosocial Epidemiology (Research Master)

Two-year elite research master utilizing multi-omics and longitudinal phenotypic data from 167,000 participants in the Lifelines biobank.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: Bachelor's degree in medicine, biomedical sciences, psychology, or epidemiology with GPA > 7.5/10
English language proficiency: IELTS 6.5 (minimum 6.0 in each sub-score)
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Letter of motivation and writing sample demonstrating quantitative research aptitude
Recommendation letters: Two academic letters of recommendation

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: Guaranteed research assistantships and Dutch DUO student financing for qualifying European students
Application fee: €100
Tuition / joining costs: €2,530/year (EU/EEA) or €20,500/year (Non-EU/EEA)

Dates and verification

Application deadline: January 15, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG) documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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