[Master] Epidemiology and Medical Statistics

University of Latvia · Riga, Latvia

Level
Master's
Award
Master (Master Degree in Health Sciences)
Language
English
Duration
2 years (120 ECTS)
Study mode
Full-time
ECTS
120
Tuition
€2,550

Entry requirements and how to apply

Entry qualification and requirements
Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Bachelor degree or 2nd level professional higher education in health care, medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, psychology, sociology, natural sciences, environmental sciences, food sciences, or other comparable higher education. Formula for calculating the admission score: the grade point average of undergraduate studies + the grade obtained in final examination of undergraduate studies + entry test; English language proficiency; Passed entrance test on public health-related issues in modern society. EU/EEA/Swiss citizens, EU long-term resident status holders and Ukrainian civilians with temporary protection status obtained in the Republic of Latvia can compete for a state-funded study place (application deadline 5 July 2026) Applicants whose previous education was not obtained in a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area ( EEA ) country, or in the Swiss Confederation, must provide one of the following standardised test results issued within the last five years: SAT : minimum score of 1200 GMAT : minimum score of 595 GRE : minimum score of 320 If candidates submit SAT and GMAT or GRE results with equivalent scores and the number of study places is
Language requirements
English Applicants must prove their English language knowledge. University accepts the following international language tests: LanguageCert International ESOL at least Level Communicator B2 (Written and Spoken exams); TOEFL IBT : at least 80 for tests taken on or before 21 January 2026, or a minimum score of 4 for tests taken after 21 January 2026. TOEFL Essential – at least 9 points IELTS – at least score 6.00 PTE General – at least level B2 PTE Academic – at least 55 point FCE – at least level B CPE – Proficiency/C2 Proficiency: any level CAE – C1 Advanced any level Applicants who have obtained previous education in English in one of the bellow listed countries do not need to provide separate language proficiency: • Australia • The Bahamas • Canada • Ireland • New Zealand • St Vincent and the Grenadines • United Kingdom • United States of America *Foreign nationals who are citizens of the European Union, the European Economic Area, or the Swiss Confederation may also prove their language proficiency by means of a language assessment included in their secondary or prior higher education certificate, which is recognised as equivalent to at least a B2 level according to the Common E
Other requirements
All non-EU/EEA/Swiss applicants, except University of Latvia graduates, will be required to take part in an online interview as part of the admissions process.

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