Health Sciences Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Overview

What is the role of nutrition in chronic disorders like obesity or type 2 diabetes? What causes healthcare costs to rise?

If you want to master the skills needed to analyse complex health or healthcare issues, then the Health Sciences Master’sat Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is for you.

You also have the unique chance to choose from five specialisations. This enables you to focus on a specific domain:

• Health Policy

• Infectious Disease & Public Health

• International Public Health

• Nutrition & Health

• Prevention & Public Health

Find a challenging job in a Health Sciences field

• The qualities you have developed during the Health Sciences Master’s programme are relevant for a wide variety of positions.

• Your career prospects after graduation depend on your personal preferences and acquired skills and experience.

• With excellent analytical skills, a comprehensive overview of the healthcare system and specialised knowledge and skills, you will be a valuable asset to many employers in the healthcare sector.

• Become a researcher at a university, applied research institute, governmental institute, or the (food) industry.

• You may choose to pursue a career as a health insurance policy officer with a health insurer, a disease prevention policy officer at a branch of the Municipal Health Services, a communication advisor on health issues, and more.

• You can also put your skills to work as a teacher, epidemiologist, health advisor or consultant.