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MSc Epidemiologie (Epidemiology) at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany

Programme overview

Master on the factors that maintain health and prevent disease and on work for better global health. Taught in English.

Faculty: Fachbereich 04 - Universitätsmedizin  |  Department: Institut für Medizinische Biometrie, Epidemiologie und Informatik (IMBEI)  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time (English-taught)  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Mainz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany

What you will study

Three basic modules (Introduction to Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Skills; Epidemiological Study Designs and Statistical Methods; Planning, Conducting and Analysing Epidemiological Studies), then from semester 2 six topics for specialisation.

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Entry requirements

Restricted admission (Numerus clausus) (in the 1st subject semester). Bachelor of Science degree in natural sciences, mathematics, computer science, social sciences or health sciences with at least grade 3.0, or an equivalent degree; interest in health-policy questions and statistical methods. A selection interview is part of the admission procedure. German proficiency for international applicants: DSH-2 or equivalent. Application period: winter semester: early April to 15 May.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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