24 monthsProgramme duration
24,150 EURTuition Fee/year
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Programme overview
Main Subject
Biological Sciences
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Meet the molecular mechanisms behind biology in the Biomolecular Sciences Master’s programme at VU Amsterdam
Are you interested in the molecular mechanisms behind major health problems, such as cancer, diabetes and Alzheimer’s? What about their impact on antibiotics or food production? Yes? Then this programme is for you.
The overarching goals and practical benefits of the Master's programme Biomolecular Sciences at VU Amsterdam.
Overarching goals:
Gain deep understanding of the fundamentals of life at a biomolecular level.
Understand how biomolecular knowledge is used to prevent and cure diseases and build a better environment.
Learn how to combine multidisciplinary practical and bioinformatic approaches to do cutting edge research.
Achieve breakthroughs in molecular, pharmaceutical and life sciences, through fundamental understanding of molecules and their interaction with biological systems, humans and the environment.
Practical benefits:
Two full-time research projects
Closely affiliated with the Amsterdam Institute of Molecular and Life Sciences
Academic skill development and career orientation
Summer School
- Apply to VU Amsterdam Summer School and develop your academic skills in a focused and inspiring study abroad experience.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Biological Sciences
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Meet the molecular mechanisms behind biology in the Biomolecular Sciences Master’s programme at VU Amsterdam
Are you interested in the molecular mechanisms behind major health problems, such as cancer, diabetes and Alzheimer’s? What about their impact on antibiotics or food production? Yes? Then this programme is for you.
The overarching goals and practical benefits of the Master's programme Biomolecular Sciences at VU Amsterdam.
Overarching goals:
Gain deep understanding of the fundamentals of life at a biomolecular level.
Understand how biomolecular knowledge is used to prevent and cure diseases and build a better environment.
Learn how to combine multidisciplinary practical and bioinformatic approaches to do cutting edge research.
Achieve breakthroughs in molecular, pharmaceutical and life sciences, through fundamental understanding of molecules and their interaction with biological systems, humans and the environment.
Practical benefits:
Two full-time research projects
Closely affiliated with the Amsterdam Institute of Molecular and Life Sciences
Academic skill development and career orientation
Summer School
- Apply to VU Amsterdam Summer School and develop your academic skills in a focused and inspiring study abroad experience.
Admission Requirements
Students must meet the following admission requirements:
1. Academic requirements
Your previous education needs to be deemed equivalent to at least a Dutch academic Bachelor’s degree ( wetenschappelijk onderwijs, WO ) obtained at a research university (nominal duration 3 years). We do not require a GRE or GMAT test score.
2. Programme specific requirements
Knowledge
A minimum of 24 ECTS in Biochemistry, Molecular Genetics, Molecular Cell Biology at the 300 level (last year of Bachelor's);
Practical laboratory and research skills
Experience with practical laboratory techniques gained in coursework
A Bachelor research project on a subject related to Biochemistry, Molecular Genetics, Molecular Cell Biology.
Academic competence at the MSc level and motivation for a career in research which may be evaluated during an interview with assignment (online)*
3. English-language proficiency requirements
You will have to demonstrate sufficient English language proficiency. You can find an overview of relevant information to demonstrate your English language proficiency on the language requirement page .
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