Overview

The Genes in Behaviour and Health (Research) programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam equips you with the theoretical basis, methodological proficiency and research practices needed to pursue an academic research career.

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Most graduates from the Genes in Behaviour and Health Research Master’s programme continue to pursue a career in scientific research, and take a PhD position at a university, either in the Netherlands or abroad. Others find roles as researchers at national or international applied research institutes.Outside academia, you could start a career in biotechnology-oriented sectors focusing on health or medical technology. You could work as a consultant, researcher or big data analyst.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Statistical Programming in R and Python

Behavioural Genetics

Gene Finding: Genome-Wide Association Studies and beyond

Epigenomics and Sequencing in Behaviour and Health

Imaging and cardiovascular genetics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Disciplines

Health Sciences Genetics View 10 other Masters in Genetics in Netherlands

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.3

English requirements

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92

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6.5

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Other requirements

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).

Programme specific requirements

An academic Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) in Psychology, Health Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Bioinformatics, Educational Science, Biology, Sociology or a closely related subject area.

GPA of 7.5 (Dutch grading system) or international equivalent thereof (B or a GPA of 3.6). Students with a lower average grade may still be admitted. .

12 ECTS in more biologically oriented courses (biological psychology, neuropsychology, neuroscience, genetics)

12 ECTS in research methods/statistics

Before we approve an application, there will be a 20-minute interview with the Genes in Behavior and Health admission committee, to get to know you as a student and to make sure that our study programme fits your expectations.

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

17480 EUR / year

≈ 17480 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

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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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Living costs

Amsterdam

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