Global Health - Research Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Overview

The Global Health - Research course from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is a small-scale programme with a ‘hands-on’ approach. It brings together students and staff from all over the world with a wide variety of academic backgrounds. This diversity of perspectives enriches the discussions in your courses and your team projects. Through intensive individual and group research assignments and the two internships, you will have ample opportunity to discover where your passions lie within global health.

Careers and opportunities

Whether you’re looking to become a researcher, public health advocate or policy advisor, the opportunities are endless.

Employers recognise that Global Health graduates from VU Amsterdam are adept at the skills required to face global health challenges, such as:

• critically assessing research designs and research proposals

• designing, implementing and ‘measuring’ interventions that address complex health challenges

• analysing and comparing different healthcare systems

• bringing together a variety of stakeholders to generate innovative solutions

As a Global Health graduate, you can work in many different types of jobs, including:

• lecturer

• researcher

• policy advisor

• public health advocate

Open Days

Join the Online Master’s Event on Thursday, 26 November, or the International Master’s Webinar on Tuesday, 6 October, to learn more about the programme and studying at VU Amsterdam.