Biomedical Technology and Physics Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Overview

It offers you the unique opportunity to combine scientific subjects with practical application and fundamental research in a clinical setting. 

The Master’s programme in Biomedical Technology and Physics at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam covers the fields of Medical Physics, Biophysics, and Clinical Technology.

Key facts

• This combination will enable you to translate research into the fundamentals of physics, biology and chemistry into innovative, biomedical engineering solutions for healthcare. The multidisciplinary background will equip you perfectly for tomorrow’s approaches to medical research.

• During your Master’s programme you can choose for a more fundamental biophysical direction or one focused on clinical application. You can also choose a specialisation that suits your specific interests while still gaining broad knowledge of current clinical practice, problems and technologies. 

• You’ll be taught by researchers from both the VU’s Science department and the Amsterdam UMC (bringing together two medical centres: VUmc and AMC).

Careers and opportunities

• You could work on innovations within medical diagnosis, at a university, or in industry, researching ways to apply technology to treat various diseases. 

• In such a capacity you could look at clarifying the molecular basis of different diseases; you could advise companies or hospitals on issues around management and medical equipment.

• Graduates in Biomedical Technology and Physics enjoy highly favourable career prospects, partly due to the speed at which technology in the fields of imaging, analytical methodes, bio-informatics and molecular research is developing. 

• Another reason for the high demand on their skills is the recent developments around social issues, such as the ageing population or the drive for more efficient healthcare. As a specialist, you will also be in demand in interdisciplinary environments.