Facts and Figures
The School of Health Sciences was founded in 2006 and has steadily grown since then.
Bachelor students
Registered Bachelor students and students in clinical placements
| Year (cut-off date: 15 October) | Number |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1726 |
| 2020 | 1630 |
| 2019 | 1551 |
| 2018 | 1535 |
| 2017 | 1439 |
| 2016 | 1353 |
| 2015 | 1269 |
| 2014 | 1242 |
| 2013 | 1233 |
| 2012 | 1222 |
| 2011 | 1218 |
| 2010 | 1166 |
| 2009 | 1072 |
| 2008 | 785 |
| 2007 | 469 |
| 2006 | 217 |
Master students
Total number of registered Master students*
| Year (cut-off date: 15 October) | Number |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 271 |
| 2020 | 229 |
| 2019 | 213 |
| 2018 | 160 |
| 2017 | 166 |
| 2016 | 139 |
| 2015 | 137 |
| 2014 | 112 |
| 2013 | 93 |
| 2012 | 84 |
| 2011 | 67 |
| 2010 | 33 |
* Together with the University of Brighton (GB), the Syddansk Universitet (DK); the Hogeschoolvan Amsterdam (NL) and the Karolinska Institutet (S) the Institute of Occupational Therapy offers the European Master of Science in Occupational Therapy. Students registered in this study programme are not included in the above table.
Continuing education
Students enrolled in a continuing education programme leading to a Master of Advanced Studies (MAS), Diploma of Advanced Studies (DAS) or Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS)*
| Year | MAS | DAS | CAS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 140 | 31 | 636 |
| 2020 | 114 | 41 | 436 |
| 2019 | 126 | 49 | 424 |
| 2018 | 158 | 46 | 426 |
| 2017 | 145 | 42 | 281 |
| 2016 | 181 | 58 | 374 |
| 2015 | 173 | 36 | 193 |
| 2014 | 174 | 35 | 194 |
| 2013 | 106 | 13 | 169 |
| 2012 | 161 | 89 | 436 |
| 2011 | 93 | 17 | 67 |
| 2010 | 73 | 9 | 18 |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
* These students may be enlisted in more than one course or study programme, if the courses are part of a modular DAS or MAS.
Staff
We employ 345 staff members (55 men, 290 women) for 238 full-time positions (cut-off date: 31 December 2021)
| Areas of service | Full-time positions |
|---|---|
| Occupational Therapy | 31 |
| Midwifery | 38 |
| Nursing | 48 |
| Physiotherapy | 52 |
| Public Health | 44 |
| Management, Support and Communication | 35 |
Additional information
Counselling
We offer students a range of confidential counselling services free of charge both before and during their studies.
International Studies
Spending a semester or a clinical placement abroad is a priceless experience for any student and offers the opportunity to learn how professions are taught and practised in other countries.
Questions?
For questions regarding a semester or a clinical placement abroad, please contact our International Affairs office.
Counselling
International Studies
Questions?
We offer students a range of confidential counselling services free of charge both before and during their studies.
Spending a semester or a clinical placement abroad is a priceless experience for any student and offers the opportunity to learn how professions are taught and practised in other countries.
For questions regarding a semester or a clinical placement abroad, please contact our International Affairs office.