Studying at the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences
At Maastricht University, there is space for everyone. Students like you are at the heart of what we do. Together, we create an inspiring, unique, and small-scale learning environment
Our university in a nutshell:
We offer Problem-Based Learning in small groups, fostering an intimate and international learning environment.
We are renowned for our cutting-edge academic research, educational innovation and high rankings among young international universities.
Our graduates enjoy strong job prospects, with 93% finding paid employment within a few years of graduation. Situated in the heart of Europe, we offer students a vibrant city life full of cultural richness.
Why health?
There are countless ways to contribute to a healthier society. At the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, you can choose from a broad range of bachelor’s and master’s programmes offered by the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences. Whether your interests lie in healthcare, policies, or research and innovation, studying at the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences will support you in achieving your academic and professional goals.
Bachelor's programmes
European Public Health
Explore health and healthcare from a European perspective and discover how the EU shapes policies and addresses issues like ageing populations and cross-border epidemics. Take the first step towards an impactful career in healthcare across Europe.
Regenerative Medicine and Technology
Combine science and engineering and apply it in medical applications. This programme teaches you to develop methods that trigger the body to repair or renew itself. You gain all the multidisciplinary knowledge and skills needed to design and market innovative solutions in healthcare.
Biomedical Sciences
Delve into the human body, diseases, and medication. Learn how to improve health from molecules to cells, to organs and the human body as a whole. After graduation, a world of opportunities awaits in biotech, pharma, or research.
Medicine
The Medicine programme is centred around authentic professional tasks and focuses on collaborative and self-regulation of learning. Knowledge, skills and attitude are taught using real world tasks from physicians. You practice on each other and simulated patients.
Health Sciences
Discover how factors of biology, behaviour, and environment influence health. Learn to think from different perspectives and work on solutions for today’s and tomorrow’s complex health challenges.
Master's programmes
Biomedical Sciences
From gene to health—explore biomedical challenges at every level. Learn from real-life cases, hands-on lab practicals and a full-year internship. Choose one of five biomedical specialisations and gain the skills for a successful career in research.
Epidemiology
Epidemiology studies the patterns, causes, and effects of diseases in populations. It forms the backbone of public health. This one-year master’s trains you in study design, data analysis, and research communication—preparing you to improve public health.
Global Health
Broaden your perspective, challenge assumptions, and critically assess policies in global health. Rethink health challenges and explore how local and global dynamics shape health. Gain the skills to address health inequities and make a meaningful impact.
Governance and Leadership in European Public Health
Stand in the middle of policy making. This unique master’s prepares you to shape evidence-based health policies and strengthen public health governance. All to lead the transformations of public health systems and to become a future health leader.
Health and Digital Transformation
Healthcare faces complex challenges and digital solutions play a key role. In this master's, you’ll gain the expertise to bridge healthcare, data science, and technology. You’ll lead organisational change and facilitate the digital transformation in care.
Health Food Innovation Management
Ready to shape the future of food? In the Health Food Innovation Management master’s, you’ll turn ideas into products that make a real impact on health. Discover the latest trends, work on real-life cases and expand your network. Your journey starts here!
Health Promotion
Design, implement, and evaluate innovative, evidence-based interventions to create healthy environments and empower people and communities to live healthier lives. By combining theory, research, and practice, you’ll be ready to realise sustainable change.
Healthcare Policy, Innovation and Management
Healthcare is facing rising demands and limited resources. In this master’s, you’ll learn to design innovative solutions, manage health services, and lead transformations for sustainable, equitable care.
Human Movement Sciences
Discover the science behind movement, health, and performance. In this master’s, you’ll explore how exercise and nutrition impact the body—from patients to athletes. Choose between two specialisations: Health & Rehabilitation or Sports & Nutrition.
Physician - Clinical Researcher
Do you have a biomedical background and want to combine patient care with research? In this master’s, you’ll become a medical doctor and a clinical researcher. You learn to translate research into practice and gain experience in healthcare and research.
Problem-Based Learning
At Maastricht University (UM), we care not only about what you learn but also about how you learn. Here, you will be part of an interactive and meaningful learning experience known as Problem-Based Learning (PBL). Most of your education takes place in groups of 10 to 15 students.
Working in small groups makes it easy to connect with fellow students and enhance each other's learning process. Through teamwork, you actively engage with knowledge and exchange ideas. This collaborative environment allows you to view things from multiple perspectives, helping you gain a deeper understanding of the material and come up with creative, well-founded solutions.
Read more about Problem-Based Learning.
Welcome to Maastricht!
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Contact us
Visiting address
Universiteitssingel 40
6229 ER Maastricht
Postal address
P.O. Box 616
6200 MD Maastricht
+31 (0)43 388 5798
study-fhml@maastrichtuniversity.nl
Information for parents
As a parent, you play a vital role in helping your child choose the right study programme. Your support and insight can make a significant difference in helping them find a programme that aligns with their interests, strengths and future goals. Here, you can find more about how you can support your child and how you can learn more about Maastricht University (UM) and our programmes.
Information for deans and teachers
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