Master of Science in Epidemiology Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

Courses are held in English.

Epidemiology plays an important role both in population medicine and public health, providing valuable data and insights for understanding health trends and making evidence-based decisions. It is a scientific discipline that is increasingly in demand in clinical, industrial and policy settings. Epidemiology is characterised by a well-established set of principles and methods for applied research. The ultimate goal of epidemiology is to improve health.

Target audience

This Master's programme is an excellent choice for students and professionals in the fields of human medicine, veterinary medicine, biomedical sciences, nursing and health sciences, social sciences, natural sciences, and computer science.

Objectives 

After completing the Master's programme, students are able to successfully analyse health challenges on a national and international level. They can plan and conduct studies and implement the results.

The programme duration can be prolonged to eight semesters.

30 August

The tuition fee for students enrolling in the full programme is 7,000 EUR. Payment can be made in instalments.

• The study programme in Mainz follows a modular structure, with theoretical and practical training in three core modules from mid-October to the end of March. Elective modules are designed to specialise in one of the following areas “Population Studies” or “Clinical Research”. Postgraduate students are required to take four elective modules. 

• Due to its modular structure, the postgraduate Master's programme (60 ECTS) can be completed while holding a job. Please note: The first semester has a high workload. It offers an in-depth scientific education in epidemiology and biostatistics for (junior) scientists from the fields of medicine and the natural and social sciences.

The Master's programme in Mainz offers students the opportunity to obtain a Master's degree by taking courses at different institutions of the European network and accumulating ECTS points according to the European Credit Transfer System. The additional certificate, "European Master of Science in Epidemiology", is awarded if a student achieves six ECTS points by successfully passing two courses at different partner universities outside the country of the enrolled university. Tuition fees vary depending on the regulations there.

Possible but not mandatory

1,750 EUR

The tuition fee for students enrolling in the full programme is 7,000 EUR. Payment can be made in instalments.

Registration as a student at Johannes Gutenberg University is not mandatory, and therefore, semester fees generally do not apply. However, for students who do register, there is a fee of approximately 350 EUR per semester. This fee includes a public transport ticket, which grants students free access to regional trains, buses, trams, and the underground across the entire region of Germany. More information

The cost of student housing varies between 350 EUR and 500 EUR (find more details on accommodation here). The price for a lunch on campus is around 3 to 4 EUR. The German Academic Exchange Service also offers information on the cost of living in Germany.

Completed degree, minimum of 240 ECTS points (= four years of full-time study) in:

• Medicine
• Natural sciences  
• Social sciences
• Other speciality academic programmes 

or

• 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

B2 English

30 August

No

The Rhine-Main area offers a rich array of job opportunities both in the private sector and at public institutions. Particularly successful students may also qualify for part-time jobs as research assistants or tutors at the University Medical Center or our Institute (IMBEI). 

There are numerous shared houses or apartments available, as well as rooms in student housing, which make living affordable and provide opportunities to connect with other students. More information is available here.

The career service centre at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz supports students and graduates in choosing their careers, planning their professional futures, and acquiring interdisciplinary skills. The centre offers a variety of services, such as counselling, workshops, and recruiting events. More information is available here.

The International Study and Language Center (ISSK) at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz offers free German language courses at all levels (from A1 to C1) to international students. In addition, our mentoring programme assigns a faculty member as an academic contact to each new student. In the first semester, students are invited to a personal meeting to get in touch with their academic contact and fellow mentees. Students may turn to their academic contact for advice and support throughout their studies.

International Office:
https://www.studium.uni-mainz.de/en/starting-your-studies-as-an-international-student/

https://www.international-office.uni-mainz.de/