Health Sciences

After completing the Health Sciences study, diverse career opportunities open up in the broad health sector. Graduates find work at hospitals, public health services (GGD), care institutions, research institutes, government institutions, and consultancy firms. Typical positions are policy officer, researcher, prevention project officer, healthcare quality officer, and health advisor. Many graduates work at organizations such as RIVM, care institutions, or provincial and municipal governments where they contribute to health policy and preventive care. Others choose research at universities or research institutes, or start working at health insurers and pharmaceutical companies. Their multidisciplinary background makes them suitable for coordinating roles between different stakeholders in healthcare. Expected Developments The increasing focus on preventive care and the aging population offer good opportunities for health scientists. Digitalization of care and big data analyses create new positions in care technology and health monitoring. Challenges lie in the pressure on healthcare budgets and the necessity for proven effectiveness of interventions. Competition with other HBO and WO programs in the healthcare sector may limit access to certain positions.