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- Winter intakeIntake
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- 4 semestersDuration
- 15 MayNext deadline
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About the programme
Epidemiology is a Master of Science (M.Sc.) at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, taught mainly in English with some German. It takes 4 semesters (120 ECTS), starts in the winter semester and has restricted admission plus a selection interview. It studies how diseases and healthy behaviour spread and why. The programme links several disciplines and trains you to plan studies on your own, collect and analyse health data safely, and interpret and publish the results. You also learn systematic reviews and meta-analyses, research budgets and grant applications, study protocols and statistical analysis plans, research ethics and risk communication. It suits you if you care about health policy, statistics and teamwork in research. Requirements include a Bachelor of Science in natural sciences, maths, computer science, social or health sciences with a grade of 3.0 or better, English at B2, and, without German schooling or a German-taught degree, German at DSH-2 by enrolment.
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What you need to apply for Epidemiology at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU)
English language
German language
Academic requirements
ECTS are study credits. One year of full-time study is about 60 ECTS.
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admission requirements
(1) The admission requirements for the Master’s programme in Epidemiology are:
1. Proof of a Bachelor's degree with the degree of "Bachelor of Science" in the field of: natural sciences, mathematics, computer science, social sciences and health sciences with at least the grade good (= 2.5) or a degree from a university in Germany or abroad that does not differ significantly from this.
2. Evidence of the required language skills in English, proven by a five-year school education completed with at least the grade “sufficient” or 5 points or proof of English language skills at level B2 by one of the following proofs:
1. Acquisition of higher education entrance qualification at an English-speaking institution or
2. Degree in an English-speaking course or
3. First Certificate in English (University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations) or higher level (Advanced (CAE) or Proficiency (CPE)) or
4. IELTS (International English Language Testing System), minimum score 5.5 or
5. TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), 213 (computer-based test, CBT), 79 (internet-based test, IBT), 550 (paper-based test, PBT)
6. TELC (The European Language Certificates) B 2
The test date must not be more than three years old at the time of the application deadline. The examination board is responsible for checking the equivalence of further evidence.
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What to prepare for your application to Epidemiology
Programme-specific documents
Application Documents
CV (including two passport photos).
Letter of motivation (please explain why you want to study epidemiology and your career plans).
Certified copies of your school-leaving certificate and university degree certificate.
Certified copies of certificates or other relevant qualifications.
Proof of employment (a minimum of one year is required).
Proof of English language proficiency (see language requirements).
Proof of German language proficiency (see language requirements).
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55128 Mainz
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Additional fee information
€ 1,750
Tuition Fees (per semester). Tuition fees for students who register for the entire program is 7,000 € (payment is possible in installments).
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