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Biomolecular Sciences, Master Degree, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

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The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
Master Degree	Full-time	2 years	September	EUR 2694 per year	EUR 24150 per year

About Biomolecular Sciences, Master Degree - at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

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?

The overarching goals and practical benefits of the Master's programme Biomolecular Sciences at VU Amsterdam.

The 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.

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Entry 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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Masters Webinar

Each year, we organise an online session for aspiring Master's students that covers everything you need to know about the application process and beyond. This year, the International Master's webinar took place on Tuesday, October 15, at 16:00 (CET). You can watch the recordings all year.

During the webinar, you will have the opportunity to:

Discover what it is like to study at VU Amsterdam;
Learn everything you need to know about the admission and application process;
Get the latest insights on scholarship opportunities;
Hear first-hand experiences from one of our current international students about being a student in the Netherlands' dynamic capital city.

Bachelors Webinar

Each year we organise an online session for aspiring Bachelor's students that covers all you need to know about the application process and beyond. This year, the International Bachelor's webinar took place on Thursday 24 October at 16:00 (CET). You can watch the recorder version all year.

During the webinar, you will have the opportunity to:

Discover what it is like to study at VU Amsterdam;
Learn everything you need to know about the admission and application process;
Ask all your questions about the housing market in Amsterdam;
Hear first-hand experiences from one of our current international students about being a student in the Netherlands' dynamic capital city.