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Human Movement Sciences (Research) Human Movement Sciences (Research)

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Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

23,490 EURTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Sports-Related SubjectsMain Subject Area

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Program overview

Main Subject

Sports-Related Subjects

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

How do toddlers learn to walk? How can augmented reality help patients with Parkinson’s Disease? How do top athletes get maximum performance out of their muscles? What’s the best training to improve stability and prevent falls among elderly people?

This two-year multidisciplinary Research Master's programme integrates fundamental scientific research with relevant questions from clinical and sports practice. You’ll cover topics ranging from molecular biology to systems neuroscience, and from biomechanics to motor behaviour.

VU Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences is ranked No.5 in the world on the Shanghai Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments.

Program overview

Main Subject

Sports-Related Subjects

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

How do toddlers learn to walk? How can augmented reality help patients with Parkinson’s Disease? How do top athletes get maximum performance out of their muscles? What’s the best training to improve stability and prevent falls among elderly people?

This two-year multidisciplinary Research Master's programme integrates fundamental scientific research with relevant questions from clinical and sports practice. You’ll cover topics ranging from molecular biology to systems neuroscience, and from biomechanics to motor behaviour.

VU Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences is ranked No.5 in the world on the Shanghai Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments.

Admission Requirements

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3.3+
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In order to gain admission to the Research Master’s programme Human Movement Sciences, you need to have at least a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited research university including at least three full years of academic study amounting to a minimum of 180 EC or equivalent. The general requirements for admission to the Research Master's programme are: A relevant Bachelor's degree, including a Bachelor research project; Highly motivated; Strong interest in and aptitude for research, demonstrated during your Bachelor’s; Proficiency in English; AND Good grades ‐ a GPA of 7.5 (out of 10) or higher (or the international equivalent, e.g. a B+ or a  GPA of 3.3) and an 8.0 or higher for your final thesis.

2 Years
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Tuition fees

Domestic
22,000 EUR
International
23,490 EUR

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