MSc Epidemiology at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin

Programme overview

The postgraduate, research-oriented MSc Epidemiology teaches in-depth epidemiological methods and is aimed at students with qualified professional experience. Up to 30 students are admitted each year, and the programme is accredited until 2030.

Faculty: Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin | Department: Berlin School of Public Health / Institut für Public Health | Duration: 2 semesters full-time (12 months) or 4 semesters part-time (60 ECTS) | Study mode: full-time or part-time; English-taught; weiterbildend (postgraduate) | Intake: Winter semester (mid-October) | Location: Berlin, Berlin, Germany

What you will study

Ten modules: five methodological core modules (25 credits), three elective specialisation modules (15 credits) in applied methods, disease monitoring and applied epidemiology, plus a project module and a Master's thesis with oral defence (20 credits).

Career pathways

Graduates work in research institutions, companies and public health-care institutions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Qualified professional experience and a prior degree; the application needs a form, CV, motivation letter, short research proposal, degree certificates and transcripts, and proof of English at B2 level. An interview via Zoom follows document review. Deadlines: 31 January (applicants needing a student visa), 15 May regular, rolling to 30 September while places remain.

EUR 10,200 for the whole programme. Module fees in total, payable in instalments at the start of each semester; a matriculation fee per semester is charged in addition. Source

Intake: Winter semester (mid-October)

Duration: 2 semesters full-time (12 months) or 4 semesters part-time (60 ECTS)

Apply through the official page: https://bsph.charite.de/studienangebot/epidemiologie/msc_epidemiology_am_institut_fuer_public_health/bewerbung_mscepi/

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