Overview

During the Biomolecular Sciences MSc programme offered at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam You’ll learn about research topics, as well as working with cutting-edge techniques and equipment in order to conduct your research.

The VU Amsterdam’s large network of partners at AIMMS and Amsterdam Research will give you the opportunity to attend top-quality guest lectures. The start of your research career will already be embedded within the diverse local life sciences community.

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

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

A new method to fight tuberculosis

Regulation of gene expression

Busy traffic within cells

Microplastics in human blood

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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92

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Disciplines

Biology Molecular Sciences View 25 other Masters in Molecular Sciences in Netherlands

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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General 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). Please find more information about your admissibility with a non-Dutch degree here. We do not require a GRE or GMAT test score.

A minimum of 24 ECTS in Biochemistry, Molecular Genetics, Molecular Cell Biology at the 300 level (last year of Bachelor's);

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)

English-language proficiency requirements

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

24150 EUR / year

≈ 24150 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

2694 EUR / year

≈ 2694 EUR / year

Living costs

Amsterdam

Netherlands

1000 - 1500 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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