Overview

Communication around science issues doesn’t just take place between peers, but also between scientists and the general public. If you take this track you’ll study, for example, how media metaphors and hype are used in communication, how end-users learn about emerging technologies and look at topics like patient participation in healthcare. These are just some of the questions raised in this complex and dynamic field of research and practice.

You will also acquire a more theoretical understanding of the complex problems that arise during these communication processes. You’ll develop the skills you need to act professionally at this interface, in an attempt to enhance communication between actors in science and society. Management, Policy Analysis and Entrepreneurship in Health and Life Sciences - Health and Life Sciences-based Communication is offered at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.

Future

Having completed the Master's programme in Management Policy Analysis and Entrepreneurship in the Health and Life Sciences, your career prospects are promising.

When you’ve completed the MPA programme, you have developed the following core competencies:

Analysing complex societal issues related to the health and life sciences.
Formulating and implementing strategies to deal with complex societal problems using interdisciplinary research.
Effectively cooperating and communicating with researchers from scientific disciplines outside the health and life sciences and with societal actors.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methods for Analysing Complex Problems

Analysis of Governmental Policy

Communication, Organisation and Management

Ethics in Life Sciences

Scientific Writing in English

Science in Dialogue

Science Journalism

Science Museology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-04-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2024-06-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Management Studies Public Health Health Administration View 49 other Masters in Public Health in Netherlands

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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TOEFL^® IBT

92

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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Other requirements

General requirements

In order to gain admission to the Management, Policy Analysis and Entrepreneurship in Health and Life Sciences Master’s programme, you will need to have at least a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited research university including at least three full years of academic study amounting to a minimum of 180 ECTS or equivalent.
We do not require a GRE or GMAT test score. A Bachelor degree obtained at an applied university or higher vocational education (HBO in Dutch) in most cases does not grant direct access to the programme (only exceptionally high ranking students stand a chance of admission).

Tuition Fee

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International

15500 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15500 EUR per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA

2314 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2314 EUR per year during 24 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

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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