Overview

In the Bioinformatics and System Biology programme at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam you will have the opportunity to learn essential skills, depending on your background. For example, if you have a Bachelor’s in Biology, you will learn programming. If your background is in Computer Science, you will learn Biology and Mathematics. Mathematics students will follow biology and programming courses.

Programme Overview

A course package of up to 30 ECTS will be compiled for you. You must obtain these points within one academic year. Successful completion of the pre-Master’s, you will be able to enrol in the Bioinformatics and Systems Biology Master’s programme.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Bioinformatics
Research Questions in Bioinformatics
Calculus
Biochemistry
Linear Algebra
Evolutionary Genetics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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Credits

30 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Disciplines

Biology Bioinformatics & Biostatistics Biochemistry View 14 other programmes in Bioinformatics & Biostatistics in Netherlands

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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92

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Other requirements

General requirements

HBO studentes - 210 EC
University students - 150 EC note that, apart from the rules above, other admission criteria / requirements that are not EC related are still applicable and must be met to be considered for admission into the Premaster programme.
To enter the pre-master's Programme, an English Language Test is required. VU Amsterdam requires international students and students with a HBO degree to pass an English language proficiency test.

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

1265 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1265 EUR per year during 12 months.
EU/EEA

1265 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1265 EUR per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Amsterdam

1000 - 1500 EUR /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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