Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences
Both at home and throughout Europe, FHML is one of the most renowned institutes of its kind. We stand for cutting edge research and education, and pride ourselves on rapidly incorporating the latest developments and insights, and methods into our programmes. We also believe strongly in multidisciplinarity, looking at each topic from different angles and ensuring that the different specialists always work in close collaboration. More, FHML is always looking beyond borders. International healthcare is high on our agenda, and our work regularly transcends national boundaries, both in research and in education. FHML works in close cooperation with Maastricht UMC+ (MUMC+).
Education
At FHML everything revolves around life and health. The education spans the entire continuum from bachelor’s and master’s programmes to PhD and post academic education and from health and healthcare to medicine and life sciences.
Research
The multidisciplinary research of FHML focuses on a set of themes or research programmes, that are conducted in close collaboration with Maastricht UMC+ (MUMC+) and the Faculty of Psychology and Neurosciences.
Societal impact
Multidisciplinary research and collaborations contribute to solving major societal issues within our primary research themes. Whenever possible, research is translated into economic, financial, or social value.
News
How to prevent a total collapse of the healthcare system
Dutch healthcare faces a potential collapse within 10 years, driven by acute staff shortages.
Is prevention cheaper than cure?
- UM news
Preventing disease is not always cheaper than treating it — but it can be vital for keeping healthcare affordable and accessible.
Three Vidi grants for FHML researchers
Aurélie Carlier, Bart Spronck and Nicole Leibold receive a Vidi grant of up to 850,000 euros to further develop their lines of research.
From research to improvements in patient care: Translate2Clinic Fellowship
Four medical specialists translate fundamental research into improvements for patients.
WHO designates two CAPHRI centres as new Collaborating Centres for Public Health Leadership and Workforce Development
With these centres, WHO wants to advance the professionalisation and competencies of the public health workforce.
