Why this programme
If you choose the bachelor’s programme in Health Sciences at Maastricht University, you choose a broad education that approaches health from multiple perspectives. From biology to behaviour, and from environment to society: you’ll discover how all these factors together influence health.
You’ll tackle current questions and themes such as: how can we strengthen young people’s mental resilience, what are the health consequences of climate change, and how can we keep healthcare accessible and affordable? Throughout the programme, you’ll develop the knowledge and skills to analyse and solve complex issues. Through a combination of theory, projects, and coaching, you’ll learn to work critically, creatively, and interdisciplinary on shaping the healthcare of the future.
This programme is for you if:
- you want to contribute to solutions for societal health challenges;
- you’re curious about how biology, behaviour, and environment influence health;
- you’re looking for a broad, interdisciplinary programme that connects theory and practice.
Health from different perspectives
The bachelor’s programme in Health Sciences at Maastricht University offers a broad view on health. You’ll dive deeper into various possible perspectives: Biology, Behaviour and Environment. You'll apply theory to real-life challenges and projects. You'll learn to analyse genuine health problems, such as rising regionale obesity rates, and to substantiate them with explanatory models.The programme prepares you to put your knowledge and skills into practice, start your career, and make an impact on health.
A future-oriented programme
This programme is designed to prepare you for the health challenges of the future. You’ll learn to combine different disciplines such as health law, epidemiology, economics, philosophy, data science, and policy analysis. You’ll develop research, communication, and collaboration skills while exploring current topics such as sustainability, technological innovation, lifestyle, and healthcare systems.
An interdisciplinary programme
You will learn to analyse health challenges from different perspectives – from biology and behaviour to the environment. You will work on solutions that require collaboration between different areas of expertise and viewpoints. Thanks to this interdisciplinary approach, you will gain a broad foundation, learn to collaborate and have the freedom to pursue your own interests. In this way, you will develop analytical and practical skills to contribute effectively to a healthier society.
Strengths of our faculty
Problem-Based Learning
At Maastricht University, we use Problem-Based Learning (PBL) as our core educational method. This student-centred approach helps you develop essential academic and professional skills: critical thinking, teamwork, self-directed learning, and effective communication. In small tutorial groups, you’ll work collaboratively on real-life public health cases, guided by a tutor. PBL allows you to actively engage with complex topics and encourages deep learning, rather than passive memorisation. You will become an independent learnerwho is able to identify problems, ask the right questions, and find solutions. Just like a real public health professional. It’s not just about learning facts, but about learning how to learn.
Honours Programme
The PREMIUM Honours Programme is offered to motivated and talented students. In this prestigious track, you work in a multidisciplinary team on a real-world project for an external client such as a company, NGO, or public institution. You’ll gain practical experience and develop your research, professional, and leadership skills through coaching, masterclasses, and workshops.
The programme lasts about three months and requires around 250 hours of work. Upon completion, you’ll receive an Honours Certificate in addition to your diploma to help you stand out on the job market.
MaRBLe Excellence Programme
Through the Maastricht Research Based Learning programme, or MaRBLe for short, we offer talented third-year bachelor's students the opportunity to carry out their own research project. You will be guided by experienced academic staff who will help you further develop your critical thinking and research skills. This prepares you for a career in academic research or research-related positions in the business sector.