Epidemiology
The mission of the Department of Epidemiology of the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Maastricht University, is to improve human health and well-being through epidemiologic research and teaching. Our research and teaching aims to expand the knowledge base for evidence-based public health and medicine.
Research
Our research aims to develop, improve and validate tools and strategies for etiology, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care. Our research is user-relevant and multidisciplinary, and applies both observational and experimental designs.
Cancer and Molecular Epidemiology
Clinical Epidemiology
Epidemiology of Musculoskeletal Disorders
Meta-Research
Occupational Epidemiology
Education
Our teaching focuses on epidemiology and epidemiological research methods, with the aim to enable students and professionals to apply scientific knowledge in their practice of public health and medicine. Moreover, the application of epidemiologic and methodological tools will enable them to actively participate in research in the domain of public health and clinical science.
Master programmes
MSc programme Epidemiology
MSc programme Work, Health and Career
Post Doc
Clinical Prediction Models
Development, internal and external validation, impact evaluation of clinical prediction models. Yearly small-scale 4-day course in Dutch.
The Rolduc Course: Epidemiology
This is a one-week crash course in Epidemiology for professionals. The course is offered twice a year at a remote location in the Netherlands.
Courses for professionals
Epidemiological courses
Occupational Health and Sustainable Work courses
Bachelor programmes
Health Sciences
Medicine
University College Venlo
University College Maastricht
