Bachelor European Public Health (EPH)

The Bachelor EPH at Maastricht University trains students to tackle today’s biggest health challenges—pandemics, climate change, health inequities, and ageing populations. The Programme prepares young professionals to combine knowledge of health determinants with policies and interventions that shape and protect health across Europe. The Programme gives graduates bachelor-level preparation for impactful careers in governance, management, or policymaking at both national and supranational levels.

During Year 1, students study the EU Treaty and public health, exploring health issues and threats in Member States. Topics include infectious and chronic disease, climate change and health, and pharmaceuticals and medical devices within the EU. Year 2 covers subjects such as demography, migration, ageing and lifestyle factors like diet, exercise and tobacco. In Year 3, students study EU healthcare systems, focusing on health economics, access and quality, as well as WHO/EURO and ECDC policies and their link to EU health institutions in Brussels. Students complete the bachelor with a placement with an organization in Maastricht or abroad as context for writing the bachelor thesis.

A Bachelor of Sciences Degree in European Public Health from Maastricht University opens many doors. Most graduates continue into one of many possible master’s programs in Maastricht or across the Netherlands, Europe and beyond. Others enter the workforce directly or even start their own company before returning later to further studies. Graduates go on to work as international health consultants, policy advisors, health information officers, project managers, prevention specialists, public health advocates, European affairs managers, or research scientists. Many find positions with organizations that are active in shaping health policy and practice at both European and global levels.

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