Master Health Sciences

The University of Twente has an unparalleled focus on combining healthcare and technology. You will have the opportunity to work with leading researchers and scientists who share this focus. Furthermore, you will be able to work in our renowned research institute Technical Medical Centre.

These days, almost everyone has an activity tracker around their wrist. We can see how long (and how well) we sleep, how many calories we burn and how much exercise we really have. But how reliable is this data, and how do we analyse it in such a way that we can really put it to good use? You will learn to take a critical approach to existing technology while also exploring new directions.

This Master will further broaden your choice of careers within the healthcare sector. There is a great need for health scientists with a keen understanding of technology and the ability to make sharp analyses and design solutions. The University of Twente prepares you to be the health scientist of the future: a professional capable of researching the value of new developments in healthcare and implementing them effectively. You will acquire new skills and knowledge that will give you a head start on the job market. In the course of your Master’s programme you can even choose to pursue a Lean Green Belt Certificate to further enhance your prospects.

The University of Twente aims to be a university with a distinct societal impact. Consequently, a strong emphasis is put on relevant research, which is carried out in state-of-the-art facilities. Among these is the UT’s Centre for eHealth and Wellbeing Research, a leading research centre for personalized healthcare. Another example is the Technical Medical Centre, a unique and globally acknowledged institute where research, technology and the industry join forces to create, develop and test ground-breaking improvements and innovations for healthcare. As your Health Sciences teachers are also highly respected researchers, they will be able to tell you all about the latest developments. What’s more, you will be involved in excitingly relevant research yourself. Our lushly green campus with its decidedly international vibe will only add to your unforgettable student experience.

As a health scientist, your research, analyses and outcomes are always focused on real-world problems. In other words, you work on solutions that will be actually applied in hospitals and health centres. Your analyses may help to determine how healthcare will be organized in the future.