Population Health Management (MSc)

Why choose Population Health Management?

Study independent of time and place

One of the unique points of this master programme is the opportunity to work from home during the online weeks. Each course takes four weeks, of which only one is on campus. You get to learn and grow together with fellow students during the intensive on campus week, and work from home during the online weeks. This gives you the opportunity to learn at your own place and time, but be aware that this is a full time study that requires due effort. Learn more about the programme structure here. 

International environment

Because of its worldwide relevance, the Master Population Health Management is designed as an international programme, based on the global nature of the scientific field of Population Health Management and directed at an international student population. You can broaden your view of the world and quickly develop a large international network, especially during the second year in which you can create your own individualized programme. There is also the opportunity to spend a part of your studies in Birmingham, as part of our combined master programme. 

Interdisciplinary staff

One of the main pillars of the programme is interdisciplinarity. True interdisciplinarity is reached by the strong collaboration between the Faculty of Medicine/LUMC on the one hand and the Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs (known for their interdisciplinary approach), The Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences (a leading international centre for research and teaching closely connected with society) and the Faculty of Science (aims to benefit science and to make a contribution to addressing the major societal challenges of the future) on the other hand. 

Student experiences

Alistair Schofield

Bachelor Physiotherapy | PHM student

“My bachelor’s degree is in Physiotherapy and whilst I enjoyed this experience, I found myself wanting to understand more about the macro perspectives of healthcare systems. With healthcare being a global issue I wanted to get a different perspective outside of my personal experience within the NHS and have found this with the PHM masters. I have found the first modules extremely interesting and engaging and I look forward to the rest of my time during the PHM master’s degree!”

Marlou Hokse

PHM student I BSc Technical Medicine

“During my previous studies, technical medicine, I realised that the healthcare system in its current form faces many challenges outside of patient’s needs. I felt a passion grow to try and fix these issues from a broader perspective than technical medicine could offer. That's how I found PHM. This master’s really gives a background in different subjects, from health behaviour, to data analysis, to governance. This is what I especially enjoy, since it gives me the opportunity to look at an issue from different angles and combine the different specialities. I would really advise this Master’s if you’d like to tackle overarching healthcare issues, using a broad view on healthcare.”

Study at a world-class university

Leiden University is the oldest university in the Netherlands and enjoys an excellent worldwide reputation built up over more than four centuries. Since 1575, we have provided sound personal education for hundreds of thousands of students. We will do our utmost to give you the best possible support. And if you can and want to do more, we will challenge you every step of the way. For many years, we have been among the leaders in Dutch university rankings and we are currently to be found in a variety of top international rankings, too. 

More reasons to choose Leiden University 

The Health Campus The Hague

The Master Population Health Management is taught at the Health Campus The Hague. 

The Health Campus The Hague started in 2016 as an academic workplace that promotes health in relation to the social domain in the metropolitan area of the Hague. Through research, training and education in the field of Population Health Management, the goal is to establish patient-oriented, affordable and accessible care.  

The Master’s programme works in close collaboration with health care organisations. Through this collaboration, you will find many opportunities to work with real life Population Health Management cases in the city of The Hague. You will be offered several possibilities to join actual research projects in hospitals, municipalities, municipal health services (GGD) or general practitioners. 

Our main building is the Spui Campus, right in the city center of The Hague. It is an inspiring learning environment in a brand-new building that opened in 2026. Moreover, the campus is easily accessible, even for students who do not live in The Hague. Read more about the Spui Campus. 

Read more: About the Programme 

5 reasons to choose Population Health Management in the Hague

Don’t just take our word for it. Here’s what our students say.

1. Supportive and inspiring teachers

“The lecturers are experts, but also incredibly patient and approachable. They genuinely care about students and take the time to support us throughout the programme.”

2. Orientation weeks that connect theory to practice

“From the start, we visited different organisations and institutions, which helped me understand how population health works in the real world.”

3. Career preparation built into the programme

“We received practical training on LinkedIn, motivation letters, and career planning, which made me feel more confident about future job opportunities.”

4. Learning alongside diverse and international peers

“Working with students from many different backgrounds made discussions richer and helped me see health challenges from multiple perspectives.”

5. On-campus weeks that build community

“The on-campus weeks are interactive and social, giving us the chance to collaborate closely, make friends, and create memorable experiences together.”