Research Training in Medicine and the Health Sciences
The NIHES degree programmes prepare participants for research, executive and advisory positions in clinical medicine, drug research, public health and health-policy development.
Theoretical and methodological training is combined with practical research training. The curriculum comprises both compulsory and elective courses. The practical research training includes the design and implementation of an actual research project under the guidance and supervision of a personal tutor. As part of the research project, students will work towards the publication of an article in an international scientific journal.
Research Masters’ programmes for bachelor graduates
For those who have an appropriate university Bachelor’s degree but no research experience, NIHES offers a two-year Master of Science programme providing a choice of four specializations: Epidemiology, Clinical Epidemiology, Genetic Epidemiology, and Public Health.
Research Masters’ programmes for master graduates and health professionals
For university students with an appropriate Master’s degree, health professionals and researchers in medicine and the health sciences who seek an opportunity to enhance their career, NIHES has developed a Master’s programmes with specializations in Epidemiology, Clinical Epidemiology, Genetic Epidemiology,and Public Health. They are offered as one-year, full-time and two-year, part-time programmes. It is also possible to obtain a Master’s degree in Epidemiology, Clinical Epidemiology and Genetic Epidemiology over three consecutive summers: NIHES Summer School.
Doctoral programmes
Students who have successfully completed a Master’s programme can apply for a NIHES Doctoral programme entailing one additional year of research training. Doctor of Science graduates have an excellent starting position to undertake a PhD research project.
Short Courses
Each year, NIHES organizes a wide range of short courses at elementary, intermediate and advanced level in specific areas of clinical and public health research. Taught in English, these courses are open to public health researchers, policy-makers, medical professionals and medical practitioners from the worldwide medical and public health community.