Non-communicable Diseases

Academic degree

Applicants must hold a university degree of minimum 4 years equivalent to 240 ECTS (referred to as a Master’s degree in the European Union) in medicine or health sciences.

Experience

Applicants need at least 2 years of experience as health professional, clinician or researcher in NCD programmes, NCD prevention and care and/or related strategies addressing NCDs.

Language proficiency

The minimum language requirements are proof of a TOEFL iBT (internet-based test) score of 79-93, IELTS score of 6.5 or other qualifying evidence of an English CEFR level of B2-C1 meaning a higher tier B2 or C1. A higher tier B2 means a B2 on all components of language proficiency and has to be evidenced.

The result of the language proficiency test is considered valid for 5 years, starting from the issue date.

Native English speakers are exempt from these language requirements. Applicants whose first language is not English are equally exempt if they have successfully completed a higher education programme of at least 60 ECTS credits taught in English. Non-native English speakers are also exempt from the English language requirement if they have a higher education diploma from a Flemish Community higher education institution.

Additional admission requirement:

Short course applicants should have passed the exam of the MPH/tropEd core course or prove that they have attained a similar level of methodological competencies (i.e. basic knowledge on research methods, epidemiology and statistics) through other courses or professional experience.

• Relevance of background: relevant prior degree(s), additional training and professional experience. A Master’s degree in Public Health, in Epidemiology or equivalent is an asset for short course participants
• Motivation: explains interest in NCDs and expected contributions to future work
• Potential impact: potential professional, institutional or social impact of the course

You will be notified in December 2026 on the outcome of your application.