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Using science to solve society’s complex problems

Management, Policy Analysis and Entrepreneurship in Health & Life Sciences

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What factors should be considered when establishing electronic health records. How do developments in genomics impact basic health insurance?

How should we respond to an increase of Meningococcal disease? These are the types of questions addressed in this programme. You’ll start your study with three compulsory courses, introducing you to the core competences of the programme, these are:

  • Analysis of complex societal issues related to the health and life sciences;
  • Formulation and implementation of strategies to deal with complex societal problems through interdisciplinary research;
  • Effective cooperation and communication with both societal actors and with researchers from scientific disciplines other than health and life sciences.

You’ll be able to choose one of five specialisations, each requiring you to take one compulsory course, which counts for 6 EC. You will also follow two other courses within your specialisation for a minimum of 12 EC (18 EC in total). You will conduct two internships, of which at least one should be in the field of your specialisation  

This two-year programme counts for a total of 120 ECs.

The start date of this programme is September 1st.

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First year

In the first year, you will opt for one of five specialisations.

Summary

This transdisciplinary specialisation will give you insights in the fundamentals of science, of communication and of science communication. You will develop an in-depth understanding of communication processes between scientists of different disciplines, between different sciences and their stakeholders, and between science and the individual members of society (citizens).

In addition to a theoretical part, we will also cover various practical forms of science communication. Examples include designing a science exhibition (Science Museology), creating a scientific background article, podcast and video (Science Journalism) and organising public events to discuss and map new, controversial developments, like DNA manipulation and cultured meat (Science in Dialogue). In this, you will collaborate with students from different disciplines, practitioners from the field and stakeholders or (specific groups of) citizens. The specialisation is concluded with one or two Science Communication internships, in which you apply the acquired science communication knowledge and skills.

Through this specialisation, you will become a reflective science communication practitioner. This means that you become a practitioner who is aware about own perspectives, principles and theories underlying the own practice. You know who you are, your values and world views, how these shape your professional thinking and behaviour, and how to continuously improve or adjust those for sake of bettering the science-society relationship. 

Our alumni currently work, for instance, as science journalists for newspapers or magazines, content designers for science or technology museums, trainers or teachers in science or science communication, change makers, dialogue facilitators or consultants, but also as science or technology policy-makers, science communication researchers or social scientists.

The programme can also be followed as a major (60 EC), which is open to students of most two-year Masters at the Faculties of Science of VU and UvA. Visit the major webpage for more information.

Courses

September - October:

  • Research Methods for Analysing Complex Problems (6 EC)
  • Analysing Governmental Policy (6 EC)

November - December:

  • Communication, Organisation and Management (6 EC)
  • Elective: Science Journalism (6 EC) / Science Museology (6 EC) OR another (science) course (6 EC) (also possible in year 2)

January:

  • Ethics in Life Sciences (3 EC)  PLUS one other 3 EC course (also possible in year 2)
  • Elective: Science in Dialogue (6 EC) OR another 6 EC (science) course (also possible in year 2).

In this two-year programme, you will need to follow at least two SC elective courses to officially complete this specialisation, plus one science course (6 EC) and at least one SC internship (30 EC). 

Find the complete course overview in the study guide. With a little bit of puzzling, it is possible to combine Health & Life sciences-based Communication with the specialisation Health & Life Sciences-based Policy.

Internships 

For this specialisation, it is required to do at least one of your two internships in the field of Science Communication. In this first year you will do a research internship. The internship period is February-June. The first weeks are reserved for setting up the research, the last weeks for reporting and presentations.

Summary

This specialisation gives you insights into the theories and strategies that are needed to address societal issues through (governmental) policy at various levels. You will be introduced to specialised knowledge and understanding in the discipline of policy analysis, focusing particularly on different forms of ‘governance’ and interactive policy-making.

You will also acquire skills in data-collection methods, using written and digital sources as well as interviews and focus group discussions. Ultimately, you will be able to independently facilitate group processes for interactive policy-making. You will also be able to apply various analytical tools to structure multidisciplinary data towards strategically designed recommendations.

Health & Life Sciences-based Policy courses

  • Analysis of Governmental Policy
  • Research Methods for Analyzing Complex Problems
  • Communication, Organization and Management
  • Ethics in Life Sciences
  • Scientific Writing in English

You can find the complete course overview for this year in the study guide. 

Summary

This track gives you insights into the management process you need to turn scientific knowledge into innovations that are relevant to society in the area of Health & Life Sciences.

You will discuss relevant theories on management, leadership, finance and law. When you graduate you’ll be able to develop and critically assess business plans as well as having skills in relevant, scientific data-collection methods; you’ll also be familiar with different analytical tools.

Health & Life Sciences-based Management and Entrepreneurship courses

  • Analysis of Governmental Policy
  • Research Methods for Analyzing Complex Problems
  • Communication, Organization and Management
  • Ethics in Life Sciences
  • Scientific Writing in English

You can find the complete course overview for this year in the study guide. 

Summary

In this specialisation you’ll acquire wide-ranging insights into current and future challenges in the field of international public health – their main causes as well as  applied and potential interventions.

You’ll learn about relevant concepts across different disciplines, such as epidemiology, policy science, anthropology, management studies, biomedical sciences and health sciences.

When you’ve graduated, you’ll be able to conduct scientific research in the field of international public health, address challenges and critically assess the results of research. You will acquire knowledge of current theories and the key research questions in this field as well as gain insights into their scientific and social relevance.

International Public Health courses

  • Analysis of Governmental Policy
  • Research Methods for Analyzing Complex Problems
  • Communication, Organization and Management
  • Ethics in Life Sciences
  • Scientific Writing in English

You can find the complete course overview for this year in the study guide. 

Summary

Community health currently faces a number of challenges, such as changing demographics, long-term care put under pressure and the increasing demands placed on staff and resources.
In this track you’ll learn how technology can contribute to the creation of sustainable solutions to these problems. You’ll also discover ways of effectively engaging with diverse members of the community in order to identify their health-related needs and concerns.
By learning how to work with (industrial) technicians you’ll be equipped to develop health technologies that address the identified needs of the community. You’ll also learn to reflect on the impact of these new technologies on community health.
You will obtain knowledge and insights from innovation studiessciences, as well as specific technological knowledge from relevant disciplines, i.e. physics, computer sciences and health sciences. This will enrich your understanding of the dynamics between front-line and emerging innovative technologies and community-based healthcare.

Community-based Health Technologies courses

  • Analysis of Governmental Policy
  • Research Methods for Analyzing Complex Problems
  • Communication, Organization and Management
  • Ethics in Life Sciences
  • Scientific Writing in English

You can find the complete course overview for this year in the study guide. 

  • Health & Life sciences-based Communication

    Summary

    This transdisciplinary specialisation will give you insights in the fundamentals of science, of communication and of science communication. You will develop an in-depth understanding of communication processes between scientists of different disciplines, between different sciences and their stakeholders, and between science and the individual members of society (citizens).

    In addition to a theoretical part, we will also cover various practical forms of science communication. Examples include designing a science exhibition (Science Museology), creating a scientific background article, podcast and video (Science Journalism) and organising public events to discuss and map new, controversial developments, like DNA manipulation and cultured meat (Science in Dialogue). In this, you will collaborate with students from different disciplines, practitioners from the field and stakeholders or (specific groups of) citizens. The specialisation is concluded with one or two Science Communication internships, in which you apply the acquired science communication knowledge and skills.

    Through this specialisation, you will become a reflective science communication practitioner. This means that you become a practitioner who is aware about own perspectives, principles and theories underlying the own practice. You know who you are, your values and world views, how these shape your professional thinking and behaviour, and how to continuously improve or adjust those for sake of bettering the science-society relationship. 

    Our alumni currently work, for instance, as science journalists for newspapers or magazines, content designers for science or technology museums, trainers or teachers in science or science communication, change makers, dialogue facilitators or consultants, but also as science or technology policy-makers, science communication researchers or social scientists.

    The programme can also be followed as a major (60 EC), which is open to students of most two-year Masters at the Faculties of Science of VU and UvA. Visit the major webpage for more information.

    Courses

    September - October:

    • Research Methods for Analysing Complex Problems (6 EC)
    • Analysing Governmental Policy (6 EC)

    November - December:

    • Communication, Organisation and Management (6 EC)
    • Elective: Science Journalism (6 EC) / Science Museology (6 EC) OR another (science) course (6 EC) (also possible in year 2)

    January:

    • Ethics in Life Sciences (3 EC)  PLUS one other 3 EC course (also possible in year 2)
    • Elective: Science in Dialogue (6 EC) OR another 6 EC (science) course (also possible in year 2).

    In this two-year programme, you will need to follow at least two SC elective courses to officially complete this specialisation, plus one science course (6 EC) and at least one SC internship (30 EC). 

    Find the complete course overview in the study guide. With a little bit of puzzling, it is possible to combine Health & Life sciences-based Communication with the specialisation Health & Life Sciences-based Policy.

    Internships 

    For this specialisation, it is required to do at least one of your two internships in the field of Science Communication. In this first year you will do a research internship. The internship period is February-June. The first weeks are reserved for setting up the research, the last weeks for reporting and presentations.

  • Health & Life Sciences-based Policy

    Summary

    This specialisation gives you insights into the theories and strategies that are needed to address societal issues through (governmental) policy at various levels. You will be introduced to specialised knowledge and understanding in the discipline of policy analysis, focusing particularly on different forms of ‘governance’ and interactive policy-making.

    You will also acquire skills in data-collection methods, using written and digital sources as well as interviews and focus group discussions. Ultimately, you will be able to independently facilitate group processes for interactive policy-making. You will also be able to apply various analytical tools to structure multidisciplinary data towards strategically designed recommendations.

    Health & Life Sciences-based Policy courses

    • Analysis of Governmental Policy
    • Research Methods for Analyzing Complex Problems
    • Communication, Organization and Management
    • Ethics in Life Sciences
    • Scientific Writing in English

    You can find the complete course overview for this year in the study guide. 

  • Health & Life Sciences-based Management and Entrepreneurship

    Summary

    This track gives you insights into the management process you need to turn scientific knowledge into innovations that are relevant to society in the area of Health & Life Sciences.

    You will discuss relevant theories on management, leadership, finance and law. When you graduate you’ll be able to develop and critically assess business plans as well as having skills in relevant, scientific data-collection methods; you’ll also be familiar with different analytical tools.

    Health & Life Sciences-based Management and Entrepreneurship courses

    • Analysis of Governmental Policy
    • Research Methods for Analyzing Complex Problems
    • Communication, Organization and Management
    • Ethics in Life Sciences
    • Scientific Writing in English

    You can find the complete course overview for this year in the study guide. 

  • International Public Health

    Summary

    In this specialisation you’ll acquire wide-ranging insights into current and future challenges in the field of international public health – their main causes as well as  applied and potential interventions.

    You’ll learn about relevant concepts across different disciplines, such as epidemiology, policy science, anthropology, management studies, biomedical sciences and health sciences.

    When you’ve graduated, you’ll be able to conduct scientific research in the field of international public health, address challenges and critically assess the results of research. You will acquire knowledge of current theories and the key research questions in this field as well as gain insights into their scientific and social relevance.

    International Public Health courses

    • Analysis of Governmental Policy
    • Research Methods for Analyzing Complex Problems
    • Communication, Organization and Management
    • Ethics in Life Sciences
    • Scientific Writing in English

    You can find the complete course overview for this year in the study guide. 

  • Community-based Health Technologies

    Summary

    Community health currently faces a number of challenges, such as changing demographics, long-term care put under pressure and the increasing demands placed on staff and resources.
    In this track you’ll learn how technology can contribute to the creation of sustainable solutions to these problems. You’ll also discover ways of effectively engaging with diverse members of the community in order to identify their health-related needs and concerns.
    By learning how to work with (industrial) technicians you’ll be equipped to develop health technologies that address the identified needs of the community. You’ll also learn to reflect on the impact of these new technologies on community health.
    You will obtain knowledge and insights from innovation studiessciences, as well as specific technological knowledge from relevant disciplines, i.e. physics, computer sciences and health sciences. This will enrich your understanding of the dynamics between front-line and emerging innovative technologies and community-based healthcare.

    Community-based Health Technologies courses

    • Analysis of Governmental Policy
    • Research Methods for Analyzing Complex Problems
    • Communication, Organization and Management
    • Ethics in Life Sciences
    • Scientific Writing in English

    You can find the complete course overview for this year in the study guide. 

Second year

Second-year students take a combination of compulsory courses and optional courses designed to deepen knowledge of certain areas. Your choice will depend on your interests and the focus of your internship.

Summary

This transdisciplinary specialisation will give you insights in the fundamentals of science, of communication and of science communication. You will develop an in-depth understanding of communication processes between scientists of different disciplines, between different sciences and their stakeholders, and between science and the individual members of society (citizens).

In addition to a theoretical part, we will also cover various practical forms of science communication. Examples include designing a science exhibition (Science Museology), creating a scientific background article, podcast and video (Science Journalism) and organising public events to discuss and map new, controversial developments, like DNA manipulation and cultured meat (Science in Dialogue). In this, you will collaborate with students from different disciplines, practitioners from the field and stakeholders or (specific groups of) citizens. The specialisation is concluded with one or two Science Communication internships, in which you apply the acquired science communication knowledge and skills.

Through this specialisation, you will become a reflective science communication practitioner. This means that you become a practitioner who is aware about own perspectives, principles and theories underlying the own practice. You know who you are, your values and world views, how these shape your professional thinking and behaviour, and how to continuously improve or adjust those for sake of bettering the science-society relationship. 

Our alumni currently work, for instance, as science journalists for newspapers or magazines, content designers for science or technology museums, trainers or teachers in science or science communication, change makers, dialogue facilitators or consultants, but also as science or technology policy-makers, science communication researchers or social scientists.

The programme can also be followed as a major (60 EC), which is open to students of most two-year Masters at the Faculties of Science of VU and UvA. Visit the major webpage for more information.

Courses

September - October:

  • Managing Science and Technology in Society (6 EC)
  • Science and Communication (6 EC)

November - December:

  • Literature review (6 EC)
  • Elective: Science Journalism (6 EC) / Science Museology (6 EC) OR another (science) course (6 EC) (also possible in year 1)

January:

  • Ethics in Life Sciences (3 EC)  PLUS one other 3 EC course (also possible in year 1)
  • Elective: Science in Dialogue (6 EC) OR other 6 EC (science) course (also possible in year 1).

In this two-year programme, you will need to follow at least two SC elective courses to officially complete this specialisation, plus one science course (6 EC) and at least one Science Communication internship (30 EC). 

Find the complete course overview in the study guide. With a little bit of puzzling, it is possible to combine Health & Life sciences-based Communication with the specialisation Health & Life Sciences-based Policy.

Internships 

For this specialisation, it is required to do at least one of your two internships in the field of Science Communication. In this second year you can do a research internship or a reflective practice internship. The internship period is February-June. The first weeks are reserved for setting up the research, the last weeks for reporting and presentations.

Science communication research internship
You will conduct research into a science communication related topic, such as framing or sensemaking, (tools for) public engagement, and event or exhibit evaluation (30 EC).

Reflective practice internship
You will gain more practical experiences by spending 4 days a week on practical work for your internship organisation (21 EC). Next to that, you will dedicate 1 day per week (9 EC) on ethnographic research into the organisation and its professionals. How do they, including you as intern, practice science communication in the light of science communication theories? In this, you will be guided by researchers of the Athena Institute.

MPA students can do this reflective practice internship only in their second year, since they need sufficient experience in doing socio-scientific research, and it is a springboard for the start of their career in the field.

Summary

Community health currently faces a number of challenges, such as changing demographics, long-term care put under pressure and the increasing demands placed on staff and resources.
In this track you’ll learn how technology can contribute to the creation of sustainable solutions to these problems. You’ll also discover ways of effectively engaging with diverse members of the community in order to identify their health-related needs and concerns.
By learning how to work with (industrial) technicians you’ll be equipped to develop health technologies that address the identified needs of the community. You’ll also learn to reflect on the impact of these new technologies on community health.
You will obtain knowledge and insights from innovation studiessciences, as well as specific technological knowledge from relevant disciplines, i.e. physics, computer sciences and health sciences. This will enrich your understanding of the dynamics between front-line and emerging innovative technologies and community-based healthcare.

Compulsory courses

  • Literature Review MPA
  • Managing Science & Technology
  • Ethics in Life Sciences

You can find the complete course overview for this year in the study guide. 

Summary

In this specialisation you’ll acquire wide-ranging insights into current and future challenges in the field of international public health – their main causes as well as  applied and potential interventions.

You’ll learn about relevant concepts across different disciplines, such as epidemiology, policy science, anthropology, management studies, biomedical sciences and health sciences.

When you’ve graduated, you’ll be able to conduct scientific research in the field of international public health, address challenges and critically assess the results of research. You will acquire knowledge of current theories and the key research questions in this field as well as gain insights into their scientific and social relevance.

Compulsory Courses

  • Literature Review MPA
  • Managing Science & Technology
  • Ethics in Life Sciences

You can find the complete course overview for this year in the study guide. 

Summary

This specialisation gives you insights into the theories and strategies that are needed to address societal issues through (governmental) policy at various levels. You will be introduced to specialised knowledge and understanding in the discipline of policy analysis, focusing particularly on different forms of ‘governance’ and interactive policy-making.

You will also acquire skills in data-collection methods, using written and digital sources as well as interviews and focus group discussions. Ultimately, you will be able to independently facilitate group processes for interactive policy-making. You will also be able to apply various analytical tools to structure multidisciplinary data towards strategically designed recommendations.

Compulsory courses

  • Literature Review MPA
  • Managing Science & Technology
  • Ethics in Life Sciences

You can find the complete course overview for this year in the study guide. 

Summary

This track gives you insights into the management process you need to turn scientific knowledge into innovations that are relevant to society in the area of Health & Life Sciences.

You will discuss relevant theories on management, leadership, finance and law. When you graduate you’ll be able to develop and critically assess business plans as well as having skills in relevant, scientific data-collection methods; you’ll also be familiar with different analytical tools.

Health & Life Sciences-based Management and Entrepreneurship courses

  • Literature Review MPA
  • Managing Science & Technology
  • Ethics in Life Sciences
  • Societal Entrepreneurship in Health and Life Sciences

You can find the complete course overview for this year in the study guide. 

  • Health & Life sciences-based Communication

    Summary

    This transdisciplinary specialisation will give you insights in the fundamentals of science, of communication and of science communication. You will develop an in-depth understanding of communication processes between scientists of different disciplines, between different sciences and their stakeholders, and between science and the individual members of society (citizens).

    In addition to a theoretical part, we will also cover various practical forms of science communication. Examples include designing a science exhibition (Science Museology), creating a scientific background article, podcast and video (Science Journalism) and organising public events to discuss and map new, controversial developments, like DNA manipulation and cultured meat (Science in Dialogue). In this, you will collaborate with students from different disciplines, practitioners from the field and stakeholders or (specific groups of) citizens. The specialisation is concluded with one or two Science Communication internships, in which you apply the acquired science communication knowledge and skills.

    Through this specialisation, you will become a reflective science communication practitioner. This means that you become a practitioner who is aware about own perspectives, principles and theories underlying the own practice. You know who you are, your values and world views, how these shape your professional thinking and behaviour, and how to continuously improve or adjust those for sake of bettering the science-society relationship. 

    Our alumni currently work, for instance, as science journalists for newspapers or magazines, content designers for science or technology museums, trainers or teachers in science or science communication, change makers, dialogue facilitators or consultants, but also as science or technology policy-makers, science communication researchers or social scientists.

    The programme can also be followed as a major (60 EC), which is open to students of most two-year Masters at the Faculties of Science of VU and UvA. Visit the major webpage for more information.

    Courses

    September - October:

    • Managing Science and Technology in Society (6 EC)
    • Science and Communication (6 EC)

    November - December:

    • Literature review (6 EC)
    • Elective: Science Journalism (6 EC) / Science Museology (6 EC) OR another (science) course (6 EC) (also possible in year 1)

    January:

    • Ethics in Life Sciences (3 EC)  PLUS one other 3 EC course (also possible in year 1)
    • Elective: Science in Dialogue (6 EC) OR other 6 EC (science) course (also possible in year 1).

    In this two-year programme, you will need to follow at least two SC elective courses to officially complete this specialisation, plus one science course (6 EC) and at least one Science Communication internship (30 EC). 

    Find the complete course overview in the study guide. With a little bit of puzzling, it is possible to combine Health & Life sciences-based Communication with the specialisation Health & Life Sciences-based Policy.

    Internships 

    For this specialisation, it is required to do at least one of your two internships in the field of Science Communication. In this second year you can do a research internship or a reflective practice internship. The internship period is February-June. The first weeks are reserved for setting up the research, the last weeks for reporting and presentations.

    Science communication research internship
    You will conduct research into a science communication related topic, such as framing or sensemaking, (tools for) public engagement, and event or exhibit evaluation (30 EC).

    Reflective practice internship
    You will gain more practical experiences by spending 4 days a week on practical work for your internship organisation (21 EC). Next to that, you will dedicate 1 day per week (9 EC) on ethnographic research into the organisation and its professionals. How do they, including you as intern, practice science communication in the light of science communication theories? In this, you will be guided by researchers of the Athena Institute.

    MPA students can do this reflective practice internship only in their second year, since they need sufficient experience in doing socio-scientific research, and it is a springboard for the start of their career in the field.

  • Community-based Health Technologies

    Summary

    Community health currently faces a number of challenges, such as changing demographics, long-term care put under pressure and the increasing demands placed on staff and resources.
    In this track you’ll learn how technology can contribute to the creation of sustainable solutions to these problems. You’ll also discover ways of effectively engaging with diverse members of the community in order to identify their health-related needs and concerns.
    By learning how to work with (industrial) technicians you’ll be equipped to develop health technologies that address the identified needs of the community. You’ll also learn to reflect on the impact of these new technologies on community health.
    You will obtain knowledge and insights from innovation studiessciences, as well as specific technological knowledge from relevant disciplines, i.e. physics, computer sciences and health sciences. This will enrich your understanding of the dynamics between front-line and emerging innovative technologies and community-based healthcare.

    Compulsory courses

    • Literature Review MPA
    • Managing Science & Technology
    • Ethics in Life Sciences

    You can find the complete course overview for this year in the study guide. 

  • International Public Health

    Summary

    In this specialisation you’ll acquire wide-ranging insights into current and future challenges in the field of international public health – their main causes as well as  applied and potential interventions.

    You’ll learn about relevant concepts across different disciplines, such as epidemiology, policy science, anthropology, management studies, biomedical sciences and health sciences.

    When you’ve graduated, you’ll be able to conduct scientific research in the field of international public health, address challenges and critically assess the results of research. You will acquire knowledge of current theories and the key research questions in this field as well as gain insights into their scientific and social relevance.

    Compulsory Courses

    • Literature Review MPA
    • Managing Science & Technology
    • Ethics in Life Sciences

    You can find the complete course overview for this year in the study guide. 

  • Health & Life Sciences-based Policy

    Summary

    This specialisation gives you insights into the theories and strategies that are needed to address societal issues through (governmental) policy at various levels. You will be introduced to specialised knowledge and understanding in the discipline of policy analysis, focusing particularly on different forms of ‘governance’ and interactive policy-making.

    You will also acquire skills in data-collection methods, using written and digital sources as well as interviews and focus group discussions. Ultimately, you will be able to independently facilitate group processes for interactive policy-making. You will also be able to apply various analytical tools to structure multidisciplinary data towards strategically designed recommendations.

    Compulsory courses

    • Literature Review MPA
    • Managing Science & Technology
    • Ethics in Life Sciences

    You can find the complete course overview for this year in the study guide. 

  • Health & Life Sciences-based Management and Entrepreneurship

    Summary

    This track gives you insights into the management process you need to turn scientific knowledge into innovations that are relevant to society in the area of Health & Life Sciences.

    You will discuss relevant theories on management, leadership, finance and law. When you graduate you’ll be able to develop and critically assess business plans as well as having skills in relevant, scientific data-collection methods; you’ll also be familiar with different analytical tools.

    Health & Life Sciences-based Management and Entrepreneurship courses

    • Literature Review MPA
    • Managing Science & Technology
    • Ethics in Life Sciences
    • Societal Entrepreneurship in Health and Life Sciences

    You can find the complete course overview for this year in the study guide. 

Students present their internship findings during the MPA Seminar

At the end of year 2, MPA Master students present their internship findings during the MPA Seminar on campus. Through oral presentations and a poster market they discuss their learnings together, and with all visitors who are interested. View the aftermovie of the 2022 MPA Seminar here, to get an impression.

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Courses and internships

You will opt for one of five specialisations and, in the first year, choose electives and follow an internship relevant to that specialisation. 

In the second year you’ll follow both compulsory and optional courses that will deepen your knowledge in the chosen specialization; you will also take a second internship, which can be conducted abroad. The optional courses you choose will depend on your area of interest and the focus of your second internship.

The two compulsory internships, each of 20 weeks, will play a crucial part in your professional development, preparing you for your future career. In each internship you will work together with a commissioner (for example an academic institute or governmental agency) and conduct research into a complex ‘real world’ problem. Both internships will be a great start in building a professional network.

Examples of assignments

Reports

  • Analysing sensemaking in complex societal debates (by Lisa Augustijn) View report
  • Machine learning in healthcare: The potential risks and the forms of governance and regulation (by Merijn van Leeuwen) View report
  • NGO-business partnership: A solution for primary healthcare in Africa? (by Rianne Koeling) View report
  • Towards smart hospitals: Examining the use of Industry 4.0 in hospitals and the associated benefits (by Oscar Klein) View report
  • Stakeholder perceptions on the Resident Leadership Programme designed to combat loneliness (by Galoeh Adrian Noviar) View report
  • Improvements in quality of life in sickle cell disease patients receiving L-glutamine treatment (by S.J. Brus) View report
  • Stakeholder perspectives on the patient journey of children with pneumonia in Mityana, Uganda (by Marthe Luitjens) View report
  • Risk assessment of sponsorship in clinical trials (by Wieneke Bastet) View report

Posters

  • Addressing sexual violence against Syrian refugees in Jordan through a multi-sectorial approach (by Emma Zieck) View poster
  • An e-health tool concerning attention problems (by Devie-Luna Arts) View poster
  • Adolescents perspectives regarding physical activity and serious gaming (by Koen Langeslag) View poster
  • Beyond the monetary funds of fundraising campaigns (by Justine Gonggrijp) View poster
  • Implementing personalised oncology (by Victor Bakker) View poster
  • Reprodutopia: Studying lay ethical perspectives on future reproductive technologies (by Emma Dierickx) View poster
  • Exploring the needs of residents to actively and sustainably contribute to the neighbourhood (by Galoeh Adrian Noviar) View poster
  • Understanding the relationship between the food environment and food procurement in dietary acculturation (by Jillian O’Mara) View poster 

Change your future with the Management, Policy Analysis and Entrepreneurship in the Health & Life Sciences programme

Change your future with the Management, Policy Analysis and Entrepreneurship in the Health & Life Sciences programme

After completing the Master’s programme Management, Policy Analysis and Entrepreneurship in the Health & Life Sciences, you can opt for a PhD or start working as a policymaker or healthcare professional. Your academic approach and skills in the field of interdisciplinary research will be in wide demand. 

Explore your future prospects
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