Overview

In this Biomolecular Sciences - Biological Chemistry programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, the focus is on the interaction of cells, cellular structures and individual proteins with their "chemical environment".

Special focus will lie on the characterisation of new drug targets and tools to find small molecules as leads in the development of new medicines. Furthermore, the bioactivation of and cellular responses to drugs will get special attention.

This programme gives a thorough grounding in the subjects and methods of the Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Toxicology as well as providing a solid preparation for one or more research internships.

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Alternatively, you could use your skills and expertise in life sciences to work as a specialist in a life sciences or pharmacology company or organisation. You could become a medical product specialist, junior technical scientist, IT specialist and data scientist, or junior researcher at pharmaceutical companies and biotechnology startups.

Programme Structure

You’ll also choose from a variety of electives, including:

Drug-induced Stress and Cellular Responses

Signal Transduction in Health and Disease

Microbial Genomics

Biophotonics

Dynamics of Biomoleculars and Cells

Chemical Biology

Biomolecular Screening

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

Chemistry Biology Molecular Sciences View 26 other Masters in Chemistry in Netherlands

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

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92

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

If you want to apply for a Master's programme at VU Amsterdam, the application procedure depends on your previous degree(s) and whether you obtained your diploma in the Netherlands or abroad. You find all information about the application procedure with a Dutch or international degree on the application page. Once you have completed the application, our International Student Advisors will contact you via email.

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

23490 EUR / year

≈ 23490 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2601 EUR / year

≈ 2601 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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Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Amsterdam

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