Application procedure for medical students at Erasmus MC
Medical students at Erasmus MC may apply for the Research Master’s programmes in Clinical Research or Health Sciences, when they receive an invitation from their Dean, or when they feel they qualify for participation in one of the programmes.
Invitation from the Dean
In the course of February, the Dean of the Erasmus Medical Center selects those students who belong to the upper 10% of all second year Bachelor students, based on their study results. These students will receive an invitation to apply for one of the Master’s programmes at Erasmus MC.
How to apply?
If you have received such an invitation letter* and you would like to be considered for the Research Master's programmes in Clinical Research or Health Sciences, please:
1. Complete the online application form
The online application form includes two fields where you should upload the two following documents:
1. Complete the online application form
The online application form includes two fields where you should upload the two following documents:
- A letter of motivation in English (max. 500 words!), explaining your wish to apply and the career you wish to pursue. Please clearly state whether you would like to be considered for research in Clinical Epidemiology or in Clinical Research.
- An extensive curriculum vitae (résumé) in English, including:
a list of educational institutes attended + corresponding dates;- degree(s) obtained or expected to obtain, grades list(s) inclusive;
- work experience + corresponding dates of employment for each position held;
- research experience + a complete list of publications;
- all other relevant information.
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Application form for medical students at Erasmus MC |
2. Submit your application
Please send your application package before the deadline to:
Netherlands Institute for Health Sciences
Ee302
Att: Dr. A.M. Vrakking
PO Box 2040
3000 CA ROTTERDAM
Or to: a.vrakking@erasmusmc.nl
* If you did not receive an invitation from the Dean, but feel you are eligible, you may apply as well. Please make sure your motivation letter clearly states why you think you qualify.
Application deadline
The deadline for your application is 18 April 2011, 09.00 A.M.
Selection procedure
The Admissions Committee, including members of the board of the Master’s Clinical Research of Erasmus MC and of the Netherlands Institute for Health Sciences, makes the final selection. As a limited number of places are available in the programmes, the committee makes a first selection based on the motivation letters they received. The second and final selection is based on an interview (partly in English) with the student. Interview dates are to be announced. Admission to the premaster programme of the Research Master’s Clinical Research or Health Sciences (or rejection) will be confirmed in writing as soon as possible after the interviews.
After admission to the premaster programme
You will be registered as premaster programme student at the Master’s Clinical Research or Health Sciences.
At the end of the third year of your Bachelor’s programme in Medicine, it will be evaluated whether you are admitted to the Master’s programme.
At the end of the third year of your Bachelor’s programme in Medicine, it will be evaluated whether you are admitted to the Master’s programme.
After admission to the Master’s programme
at the end of the third year Bachelor’s in medicine
Once you have been admitted, registration of your enrolment in the Master's programmes Clinical Research or Health Sciences as study programme next to your medical curriculum is required. You will be provided with the necessary information in due course.
Once you have been admitted, registration of your enrolment in the Master's programmes Clinical Research or Health Sciences as study programme next to your medical curriculum is required. You will be provided with the necessary information in due course.
Registration and Costs
of the Research Master’s programmes in Clinical Research or Health Sicences
Medical students at Erasmus MC who are admitted to the programme Clinical Research or Health Sciences should formally register at the EUR to formalize their enrolment in one of the Master of Science programmes as second study programme next to their medical curriculum. The Department of Admission, Registration and Housing at Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) will further coordinate your registration and all tuition-fee related issues after we have sent them a copy of your letter of admission.
Recommended literature, course material, and travel expenses related to a possible study visit abroad are not included in the tuition fee.
For further details please go to the EUR website:
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Medical students at Erasmus MC who are admitted to the programme Clinical Research or Health Sciences should formally register at the EUR to formalize their enrolment in one of the Master of Science programmes as second study programme next to their medical curriculum. The Department of Admission, Registration and Housing at Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) will further coordinate your registration and all tuition-fee related issues after we have sent them a copy of your letter of admission.
Recommended literature, course material, and travel expenses related to a possible study visit abroad are not included in the tuition fee.
For further details please go to the EUR website:
Home > Registration > Master > Tuition Fee > Tuition fee: special situations