Biomedical Technology and Physics
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Key Information
Campus location
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
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Introduction
Biomedical Technology and Physics
Translate fundamental research into biomedical engineering solutions
If you're ready to meet tomorrow's complex medical challenges and new approaches, then this is the Master's programme for you. 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 covers the fields of Medical Physics, Biophysics, and Clinical Technology. 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).
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Curriculum
1st year
Choose a specialisation that dictates the courses in the second year of this Master's programme. By studying either Science in Society or Science Communication you will develop skills to bridge the gap between science and society. If you want a teaching certificate for secondary education, you can choose an education specialisation (Dutch only). You can also choose a research specialisation to broaden your experience in that area, useful if you want to follow a career in academia.
- Research
- Science in Society
- Science Communication
- Leraar Voorbereidend Hoger Onderwijs in de Bètawetenschappen
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Career Opportunities
Your future looks bright as a graduate of this Master's programme – a claim that is supported by the figures
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.