Master of Science Epidemiology Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

The whole programme is held in English. There are elective courses from the MSc Public Health, which can be chosen (10%) and which are held in German.

The Master's thesis has to be written in English.

Epidemiology examines and determines which factors make an individual or an entire population ill and which maintain their health. With the help of epidemiological knowledge, many health policy measures have been implemented. With changing life conditions, new health risks are appearing and pushing the health spectrum of society into more chronic and partially preventable illnesses. Along with the methodological and analytical knowledge presented in this Master of Science programme, current topics in public health research and education will be offered, which reflect various possibilities for further specialisation. A focus on Epidemiology, Clinical Epidemiology, Genetic Epidemiology, as well as Environmental and Occupational Epidemiology will be accommodated.

Start: mid-October

15 May

The Master's programme in Epidemiology is a two-year (120 ECTS) programme, divided into four semesters. During the programme students choose two specialisations (in the first and third semesters) and carry out two internships (duration: nine weeks each) in the second and third semesters.
More detailed information can be found on our website: https://www.en.ibe.med.uni-muenchen.de/academics/epidemiology/index.html.

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Two internships of nine weeks each

No tuition fees

85 EUR per semester

Living costs (including accommodation and health insurance) in Munich are about 2,000 EUR per month.

Admission requirements:

• completed university degree (Bachelor's) in one of these disciplines: medicine, pharmaceutical sciences, natural sciences, psychology, social sciences, statistics, sports science, economics and business administration, law and communication science, or another discipline relevant to health science with an average grade which is ≤ 2.5 according to the German grading system
• proficiency in mathematics and statistics
• participating in a written and oral entrance exam 

More information on the admission procedure can be found on our website: https://www.en.ibe.med.uni-muenchen.de/academics/epidemiology/index.html.

Advanced proficiency in English: Applicants must provide proof of their English skills in the entrance exam (written and oral).

15 May

No

Especially during first semester, a part-time job is not feasible due to the workload and challenges of the programme.

Job opportunities cannot be guaranteed.

German language knowledge is advantageous.

For further information, please visit the following link:

https://www.lmu.de/en/workspace-for-students/student-life/housing/index.html.

Rooms in shared flats are popular on the private market and reasonably priced at 700 to 1,000 EUR per month if located in central parts of Munich.

Career service is offered by the LMU.

Individual counselling

German language courses are offered during the first and second semester for free.