Master of Science in Epidemiology Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

Epidemiology plays an important role both in population medicine and public health, providing valuable data and insights for understanding health trends and making evidence-based decisions. It is a scientific discipline that is increasingly in demand in clinical, industrial and policy settings. Epidemiology is characterised by a well-established set of principles and methods for applied research. The ultimate goal of epidemiology is to improve health.

Target audience

This Master's programme is an excellent choice for students and professionals in the fields of human medicine, veterinary medicine, biomedical sciences, nursing and health sciences, social sciences, natural sciences, and computer science.

Objectives 

After completing the Master's programme, students are able to successfully analyse health challenges on a national and international level. They can plan and conduct studies and implement the results.

• The study programme in Mainz follows a modular structure, with theoretical and practical training in three core modules from mid-October to the end of March. Elective modules are designed to specialise in one of the following areas “Population Studies” or “Clinical Research”. Postgraduate students are required to take four elective modules. 

• Due to its modular structure, the postgraduate Master's programme (60 ECTS) can be completed alongside professional employment. However, working hours should be adjusted to the study workload, particularly during the first semester, which has a high intensity.

Possible but not mandatory

Completed degree, minimum of 240 ECTS points (= four years of full-time study) in:

• Medicine
• Natural sciences  
• Social sciences
• Other speciality academic programmes 

or

• Higher education entrance qualification
• A minimum of three years of professional experience in a speciality area
• Successful completion of an aptitude test
• Adequate English language skills

Registration as a student at Johannes Gutenberg University is not mandatory, and therefore, semester fees generally do not apply. For students who do register, there is a fee of approximately 350 EUR per semester. This fee includes a public transport ticket, which grants students free access to regional trains, buses, trams, and the underground across the entire region of Germany.
More information

The cost of student housing varies between 400 EUR and 600 EUR (find more details on accommodation here). The price for a lunch on campus is around 4 to 5 EUR. The German Academic Exchange Service also offers information on the cost of living in Germany.

The Rhine-Main area offers a rich array of job opportunities both in the private sector and at public institutions. Particularly successful students may also qualify for part-time jobs as research assistants or tutors at the University Medical Centre or our Institute (IMBEI). 

The career service centre at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz supports students and graduates in choosing their careers, planning their professional futures, and acquiring interdisciplinary skills. The centre offers a variety of services, such as counselling, workshops, and recruiting events. More information is available here.

There are numerous shared houses or apartments available, as well as rooms in student housing, which make living affordable and provide opportunities to connect with other students. More information is available here.