24 monthsProgramme duration
17,480 EURTuition Fee/year
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Programme overview
Main Subject
Biological Sciences
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Nature and nurture: how do they interact and correlate? Is health and wellbeing in our genes or is the environment the most important source of differences between people? And can we use DNA to predict our health?
Both twin studies and molecular genetic studies have highlighted the influence of our genetic code on behaviour and health. To adequately understand and influence behaviour and health, we need to increase our knowledge of the way our genes play their part, by themselves and when interacting with our environment.
The interplay of genes and environment
During the two-year Genes in Behaviour and Health Research Master’s programme, you’ll delve into these questions in depth to understand the causes of individual differences in behaviour and health and learn about the interplay of genes and environment.
Team of excellent researchers
You will be taught by an extraordinary group of top researchers. Please get to know them here.
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Programme overview
Main Subject
Biological Sciences
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Nature and nurture: how do they interact and correlate? Is health and wellbeing in our genes or is the environment the most important source of differences between people? And can we use DNA to predict our health?
Both twin studies and molecular genetic studies have highlighted the influence of our genetic code on behaviour and health. To adequately understand and influence behaviour and health, we need to increase our knowledge of the way our genes play their part, by themselves and when interacting with our environment.
The interplay of genes and environment
During the two-year Genes in Behaviour and Health Research Master’s programme, you’ll delve into these questions in depth to understand the causes of individual differences in behaviour and health and learn about the interplay of genes and environment.
Team of excellent researchers
You will be taught by an extraordinary group of top researchers. Please get to know them here.
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).
2. Programme specific requirements
An academic Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) in Psychology, Health Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Bioinformatics, Educational Science, Biology, Sociology or a closely related subject area.
GPA of 7.5 (Dutch grading system) or international equivalent thereof (B or a GPA of 3.6). Students with a lower average grade may still be admitted. In its assessment, the admission board focuses at the grades obtained for courses on statistics, research methods, courses related to more biologically orientated courses and thesis. Please note: Exceptions are possible for students who demonstrate a great motivation for the Research Master Genes in Behaviour and Health.
12 ECTS in more biologically oriented courses (biological psychology, neuropsychology, neuroscience, genetics)
12 ECTS in research methods/statistics
Before we approve an application, there will be a 20-minute interview with the Genes in Behavior and Health admission committee, to get to know you as a student and to make sure that our study program fits your expectations. We advise you to prepare all questions that you have about the master and take a careful look at the study program beforehand.
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.Tuition fees
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