CPE Track Lifecourse Health Development

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen

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Deze opleiding

Are you interested in understanding the intricacies of health throughout a person's life? Do you want to be part of a community of motivated and socially conscious students, all working towards a healthier future? Then the LHD Track is designed just for you.

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locatieGroningen
diplomaMSc
typeonderzoek, 120 EC
start1 september
taalvolledig English
opleidingsduur2 jaar voltijd
accreditatiesNVAO
croho-code60399
numerus fixusnee
honoursnee

LHD is one of the two specialized tracks from the MSc Clinical and Psychosocial Epidemiology (MSc CPE). It delves into the many factors influencing an individual's mental as well as physical health and explores how it evolves over time.

Addressing current health challenges

The programme focuses on improving prevention and treatment strategies to address the health challenges faced by today's society. Through a comprehensive lifecourse perspective, you'll gain valuable insights into the processes underlying changes in health and well-being. Over the two years of the programme, you will develop a valuable set of research and professional skills for your future career.

An interdisciplinary programme

In the LHD track, you'll have the opportunity to closely collaborate with leading researchers and clinicians from various disciplines, including (para)medics and psychologists. Together, you'll investigate in-depth how health processes are influenced by factors of risk and resilience as well as by one's age or stage of illness.

Cutting-edge analytical methods

The development of chronic diseases is a complex process with determinants at multiple levels. These factors not only influence each other but also vary over the life course. By combining lifecourse epidemiology with cutting-edge analytical methods, you'll unravel the multifaceted health issues that span from genetic factors or psychological processes to the broader social and physical environment. You will have access to long-term data sets and have the unique opportunity to witness firsthand the evolution of health over time.

A meaningful career

As the world grapples with increasingly complex health challenges, there is a growing need for researchers to help untangle these intricate issues. Through a tailored curriculum, we aim to equip you to address current pressing social health issues, such as socio-economic health disparities or the rise of chronic health conditions, and teach you how to deal with new emerging health challenges while ensuring you're well-prepared for a career dedicated to making a meaningful impact.

Questions? Reach out at cpe@umcg.nl or via WhatsApp. For news and updates on CPE follow us on Instagram & LinkedIn. We look forward to connecting with you!

Waarom aan de University of Groningen?

When selecting the Lifecourse Health Development track you can look forward to:
- Becoming part of a close-knit international cohort of a maximum of 35 students
- Engaging in a stimulating interdisciplinary and intercultural approach to problem-solving
- Accessing long-term studies and data sets
- Collaborating with top researchers in various disciplines
- Receiving ongoing individual support and mentorship for both your personal and professional growth
- Developing valuable professional skills for your future career

Studieprogramma

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1e jaar
periode
Interdisciplinary Research
Study Design
Development and evaluation of health measurement instruments
Advanced statistics
Health behavior change
Complex health interventions
Professional Skills training
Project-based learning
Life-course approach to health: early life (LHD1)
Life-course approach to health: later life (LHD2)
2e jaar
periode
Master Thesis Project
Introduction into R
Writing a research proposal
Electives

Onderwijs

taal van onderwijs100% en
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onderwijsvormen
colloquium, computer exercise, group assignment, group discussion, individual assignment, internship, lecture, literature study, research, research project, research proposal, oral presentation, portfolio, project, self study, seminar, tutorial, working group
objectives
The MSc Clinical and Psychosocial Epidemiology consists of both mandatory and elective courses. When choosing for the Lifecourse Health Development track you will follow specific courses (40%) next tot he MSc CPE core courses (60%).

The first year starts with solidifying your bases in psychology, medicine, and epidemiology through various courses and projects. Strong attention is also given to epidemiological research methods and statistics. The programme is set up in such a way that every student will either have or develop a basic foundation of both medicine and psychology, making sure that students of all backgrounds are fully equipped to proceed with the programme.

Next to the core CPE courses (60%) you will follow Lifecourse Health Development courses (40%).

The second year consists in applying the knowledge acquired during the first year to your own research projects, mainly the Master Thesis project. Throughout the master's thesis project, you can choose elective courses tailored to your interests, background knowledge, and the topic of your research project.

Please note that we are currently updating the programme. As a result, the ocasys courses system may not be fully up-to-date. However, you can find the available courses for the 2024/2025 academic year in this PDF document: msc-cpe-courses-description.pdf (rug.nl)


Toelating en kosten

startmomenten

1 september 2024

aanmelding deadline : 1 mei 2024
wettelijk tarief : € 2530 (€1265 in het eerste jaar)
instellingstarief : € 19900
niet-EU/EER studenten : € 24200

1 september 2025

aanmelding deadline : 1 mei 2025
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You will find below a quick overview of the application and selection procedure. Make sure to visit our "How to Apply" page for more detailed information.

  1. If you have a Dutch bachelor's degree, you will first need to apply via Studielink.
  2. You will then need to send an email to cpe@umcg.nl and request further instructions about the application procedure.
  3. Your application will then be evaluated by the CPE admissions board.
  4. If you are selected, you will be invited to take the entrance examination
  5. If you pass the entrance examination, you will be invited for an interview, which can be conducted online or in-person.
  6. After all the interviews are completed the CPE admissions board will review each applications and inform you of the results. You should expect to hear from us within 2 to 3 weeks after the interview.



toelatingseisen

vooropleiding
You are admissible with a bachelors degree in bio(medical) sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Health Sciences, Psychology, Social Sciences, Human Movement Sciences, Life Sciences, Biology, Sociology, Econometrics, Pedagogy, Economics, Demography and spatial sciences. If you have another degree background the selection committee will determine whether your background meets the admission requirements. Feel free to contact us for advice.

cijferlijst
You will need to provide your official university transcript. It should include a list of all the courses you've taken, with the credit hours for each, the final grades you received, an explanation of the grading system used, and your class rank if available. Make sure to include the grades for courses you didn't pass as well.

resumee
You will need to send us an up-to-date CV

toelatingsgesprek
During the interview you'll be asked to give a short presentation on a research project you undertook as part of your previous studies and to elaborate on your motivation to apply for the CPE programme and the LHD track .

instaptoets
The entrance examination will be a test of your statistical knowledge. In preparation of this exam, a mock version and several teaching videos will be made available. If you pass the entrance exam, you will be invited for an interview. More details here: www.rug.nl/applycpe

taaltoets
Please make sure to visit www.rug.nl/applycpe for more information about the accepted language tests and the required minimum scores.

reference letter
You will need to submit one letter of recommendation written by an academic or previous supervisor

motivatiebrief
The motivation letter is an opportunity for you to convey your enthusiasm, goals, and suitability for the MSc Clinical and Psychosocial Epidemiology programme. Make sure to describe your expectations for the programme and the LHD track and how it aligns with your future career plans. Additionally, emphasize the qualities and experiences that make you the right fit for this programme.

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VIP organizes study-related and social activities. As a VIP-member, you receive a discount on study books as well as a discount on VIP activities. On this website, you can find more information about VIP, our events, committees, and the book sale.

Keuzehulp

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Studievergelijker

1/3 University of Groningen
CPE Track Lifecourse Health Development
€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur
? eerstejaars
NAN% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
2/3 University of Groningen
Clinical and Psychosocial Epidemiology
€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur
4 eerstejaars
25% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
3/3 University of Groningen
CPE Track Health Systems and Prevention
€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur
? eerstejaars
NAN% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
disclaimer: bovenstaande cijfers en beoordelingen zijn aangeleverd door de opleidingen zelf. Wij kunnen de juistheid niet garanderen.

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