Dr. Eelko Hak

Professor

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Biography

Professor Eelko Hak specializes in Pharmacoepidemiology at the University of Groningen, where he leads a multidisciplinary team that has supervised over 30 PhD theses. His research focuses on the assessment of (side-) effects of drugs and vaccines utilizing Real-World Big Health Care Biobank Data. Hak employs various scientific methods, including case-control and cohort designs, to explore the effectiveness of preventive medications and vaccination strategies. His extensive work has led to over 400 peer-reviewed publications and a Web of Science H-index of 44. He has served as the program director for the Groningen Research Master in Medical Pharmaceutical Sciences from 2015 to 2020 and has implemented innovations in the pharmaceutical industry, focusing on sustainable drug applications. Hak is committed to mentoring students and establishing rigorous evaluation criteria for research projects, which has significantly improved the quality of education in the pharmacy program he oversees. His leadership also extends to several committees, including the Dutch Health Council, where he contributed to the evaluation of drug trials and vaccination strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through his involvement in various initiatives, he aims to optimize drug use and enhance public health.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2006-01-01 — Present

University of Groningen • Groningen

Leading research in Clinical Pharmacoepidemiology, overseeing various initiatives and educational programs.

Requirements for University of Groningen

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
GMAT
Total Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
GRE General
Verbal
Required:145
Verbal Percentile
Required:25
Quantitative
Required:145
Quantitative Percentile
Required:25
Overall
Required:145
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Economics, Business, Management) Strong background in mathematics and statistics Research orientation in previous studies
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate/diploma
  • Academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • GMAT/GRE score report (for non-EU/EEA)
  • Course descriptions of mathematics and statistics courses
Specialization Notes

Standard Master's entry requirements for Economics, Business, Finance, Accounting, and Management departments within the Faculty of Economics and Business.