Biomolecular Sciences, Master Degree, at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Biomolecular Sciences, Master Degree, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

the Netherlands

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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	-	-	EUR 23490 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

Entry requirements

The Biomolecular Sciences programme is open to both Dutch and international students. The Faculty’s Admission Board will decide upon your admission after having evaluated your complete online application. All students are strongly encouraged to contact the Master’s coordinator before applying.

Specific requirements for the Biomolecular Sciences Master's programme
If you have a Bachelor’s degree from abroad, the Admission board will decide on your admission based on the following criteria:

A minimum of 24 ECTS coursework in Biochemistry/Molecular Genetics/Molecular Cell Biology at the 300 level (last year of Bachelor's).
An average Bachelor grade of at least 7.0 out of 10, or equivalent (GPA of at least 3.0 out of 4.0, second class upper division or higher).
Bachelor's internship in a relevant field (Biochemistry/Molecular Genetics/Molecular Cell Biologyy) with a minimum grade of 7.5 out of 10 or equivalent in other grading systems. If a final grade is not yet available an interim evaluation by the internship supervision will be considered.
Experience with practical laboratory techniques gained in coursework and the Bachelor internship.
Academic competence at the MSc level and motivation for a career in research which may be evaluated during an interview with assignment (online).

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