Overview

The Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Sciences programme offered at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is unique in its multidisciplinary focus on both fundamental and clinically applied scientific research. We use recent innovations and high-level technology, such as motion capture, EMG, Matlab-based data analysis and use of virtual reality.

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The Master's programme in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Sciences prepares you well for a variety of professional positions, including:

Academically trained clinician/physiotherapist

Clinical movement analyst

Clinical exercise physiologist

Product specialist in technological rehabilitation

Lecturer in higher education

Manager/policy maker

Researcher (PhD student)

Embedded scientist

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Pain, Body and Mind

Current challenges in musculoskeletal health

Movement Analysis

Research in Social Context

Master Research Project

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 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

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Disciplines

Physiotherapy View 3 other Masters in Physiotherapy in Netherlands

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Academic requirements

GMAT

350

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 obtained at a research university (nominal duration 3 years).

In case your previous education is not equivalent to at least a Dutch academic Bachelor’s degree (WO), the Admission board may decide that you are admissible after you have eliminated your deficiency by completion of a GMAT Focus Edition test. For more information see below.

Programme specific requirements: First, to gain admission to the programme we require sufficient knowledge and insight on clinical reasoning. Applicants have successfully completed one of the following Bachelor of Science programmes meet this requirement:

Physiotherapy

Occupational or exercise therapy (Cesar Mensendieck)

Medicine

Secondly, to gain admission you should have obtained sufficient analytical skills and basic knowledge of Mathematics.

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

35330 EUR / year

≈ 35330 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2771 EUR / year

≈ 2771 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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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Living costs

Amsterdam

Funding

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