Health Sciences - Health Decision Sciences and Technology Assessment
The Master of Science in Health Sciences - Health Decision Sciences and Technology Assessment is a one-year, full-time on-campus program that focuses on the application of decision sciences and technology assessment to healthcare. The program covers key areas such as health economics, cost-effectiveness analysis, health policy evaluation, and decision modeling, preparing students to critically assess healthcare technologies and inform policy decisions.
Graduates will be well-prepared for careers in health decision analysis, technology assessment, public health policy, and healthcare consulting. Erasmus University Rotterdam offers access to expert faculty, state-of-the-art research facilities, and collaboration with healthcare institutions, ensuring students are equipped to make a meaningful impact in improving health outcomes through informed decision-making and technology assessment.
Key Facts
Key Facts
- Program Title: Health Sciences - Health Decision Sciences and Technology Assessment
- Degree Type: Master of Science
- Duration: 1 year
- Mode of Study: Full-time, On Campus
- Application Deadline: 01 May 2026
- Location: Erasmus University Rotterdam, Netherlands
- Field of Study: Public Health
- Language of Instruction: English
Program Structure
Semester 1 – Foundations in Health Decision Sciences
- Introduction to Health Decision Making
- Health Economics and Policy
- Research Methods in Health Sciences
Semester 2 – Advanced Health Decision Sciences
- Decision Models in Healthcare
- Health Technology Assessment Methods
- Epidemiology and Evidence Synthesis
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Health Sciences – Health Decision Sciences and Technology Assessment Master’s program can work in health technology assessment, decision analysis, and public health policy. With expertise in health economics, clinical decision-making, and healthcare technology, graduates are prepared for roles as health technology assessors, policy analysts, or decision scientists. This program offers opportunities in healthcare agencies, public health organizations, and consulting firms.
Why Choose This Program
The Health Sciences – Health Decision Sciences and Technology Assessment Master’s program combines health economics, decision science, and technology evaluation to prepare students for careers in health policy and technology assessment. Students learn to evaluate health interventions, model healthcare decision-making, and assess emerging technologies. The program’s interdisciplinary approach ensures that graduates are well-equipped to address public health challenges with evidence-based solutions. Graduates are prepared to work in healthcare policy analysis and technology assessment.
Contact Information
For further information, please contact the admissions office at:
Phone: +31 (0)10 408 1111
Email: info@eur.nl
Address: Erasmus University Rotterdam, Burgemeester Oudlaan 50, 3062 PA Rotterdam, Netherlands
