Your future
Governance and Leadership in European Public Health graduates are the healthcare leaders of today. They are found all over the world in diverse organisations such as the European Commission, national health ministries, NGOs, private healthcare consultancies and academia.
Career paths
Our graduates play a crucial role in leading societal transformations for health and well-being. They advise on and contribute to effective health policies, improve healthcare accessibility and delivery, incorporate wider determinants of health in decision processes and enhance health outcomes for individuals and communities as a whole. Our graduates typically find jobs in one of the four following destinations:
- Public governmental organisations
- Private healthcare industry and consultancies
- Academia
- NGO’s
Public governmental organisations
As policy advisers, Governance and Leadership in European Public Health graduates help formulate, implement and assess health policies for local, regional and national governments and international organisations. At these organisations, our graduates work as health or social policy advisors, health innovation advisors or are entrusted with a specific health dossier.
Private healthcare industry and consultancies
Graduates find jobs in pharmaceutical, medical device and healthcare industries and their representing associations as well as in (inter)nationally operating consultancy bureaus. In the healthcare industry, they typically advise on relevant regulations and initiatives linked to the business of the company as regulatory affairs officers. In consultancy, they pursue a position as EU health policy or health (innovation) consultants advising clients on the health challenges they face.
Academia
In academia, our graduates typically pursue a PhD-position or employment as research project officer or junior lecturer. As researcher, they are at the forefront of creating new insights to improve public health policies and to enthusiasm students to pursue a career in public health.
NGOs
In NGOs, our alumni usually work in civil society organisations at a national or European level. They work to advocate creating health policies that reduce health disparities, advance global health or provide access to health education. Positions that graduates hold are EU Affairs Officer, Governance or Project Officer and they move to office managers or coordinators after some years.
Alumni stories
Estefania, Membership and Governance Officer at the European Patients’ Forum
Completing the master's programme Governance and Leadership in European Public Health equipped me with the expertise to navigate complex health policies within the EU. Now, as a Membership and Governance Officer at the European Patients’ Forum (EPF), I leverage these insights to ensure transparent governance and strengthen patient advocacy across Europe.
Jeanine, Policy advisor at the Municipality of Oss
With an extensive interest in politics and public health, Governance and Leadership in European Public Health was the perfect master's programme for me. It has not only given me insights into the complex field of policymaking and international cooperation but also taught me about leadership(styles) and self-reflection. A varied and challenging programme!
Rana, Senior Consultant Health and Wellbeing at Ecorys
The master's programme Governance and Leadership in European Public Health has provided me with the skills and knowledge to understand how public health is governed in the European Union and the wider European Region. Both the content and the passion of teachers boosted my interest in conducting research on behalf of EU-institutions and giving advice on how to address public health issues.
Kira, Pharma Assurance/ Regulatory Affairs Manager for Redcare Pharmacy
Maastricht University's emphasis on real-world applications allowed me to develop the skills needed to navigate regulatory landscapes in my current role. Moreover, Governance and Leadership in European Public Health comprehensive leadership training has empowered me to effectively lead teams and manage projects, qualities highly valued by my employer.
Daan Baeten – life sciences and health care consultant
I started Governance and Leadership in European Public Health (GLEPH) with a master’s degree in Biomedical Sciences. Driven by my fascination with policy-making, strategy, governance and communication, my focus shifted past lab-based research. I now work as a Strategy and Policy Consultant in Life Sciences and Health Care for a Big Four consultancy firm.
