Career prospects

After your studies

Graduates of the Health Technology Assessment specialisation are well prepared for a wide range of careers in the field of evidence‑informed health‑care decision‑making. Alumni find positions in many types of organisations such as academic hospitals, universities, governmental advisory bodies, public health institutes, and non‑profit research organisations. Many graduates also build careers in the pharmaceutical and medical technology industries, health‑care consultancy, or international agencies involved in health policy and health-care system strengthening. Whether you are interested in research, policy, or applied consultancy work, the specialization offers excellent prospects and the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to sustainable, equitable and high‑quality health care.

After the master’s, biomedical scientists pursue a wide range of careers. Possible occupations after the master Biomedical Sciences are: 

• Scientific researcher/PhD candidate
• Science editor (science communication)
• Scientific consultant
• Clinical study manager
• University teacher
• Scientific policy advisor
• Manager at a biomedical company
• Medical scientific liaison
• Research project manager
• Epidemiologist

Satisfaction

A majority (81%) of graduates of the master’s in Biomedical Sciences finds a paid job before or directly after graduating. And many of our alumni are content with their positions (88%), positive about the extent to which capacities are utilised (88%), and believe that the job offers good prospects for career advancements (79%).