Health Sciences
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Key Information
Campus location
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
1 year
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
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Introduction
Health Sciences
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’s is for you.
The programme will enable you to contribute to the development and implementation of interventions that solve major health problems. 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
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
With our own scholarship, the VU Fellowship Programme (VUFP), we offer highly motivated students with excellent study results the unique opportunity to pursue a Master’s degree with financial support provided by the university. The VUFP scholarship is a tuition fee waiver. The Holland Scholarship Programme (HSP) is meant for students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) who want to follow a Master’s programme in the Netherlands. VU Amsterdam embraces diversity as an enrichment to our teaching, research and our contribution to society. This scholarship is specifically intended for excellent students who contribute to the diversity at our campus. As an international student planning to study at VU Amsterdam, you can apply for a variety of grants and bursaries.
Please contact the institute for more information about scholarships.
With our own scholarship, the VU Fellowship Programme (VUFP), we offer highly motivated students with excellent study results the unique opportunity to pursue a Master’s degree with financial support provided by the university. The VUFP scholarship is a tuition fee waiver. The Holland Scholarship Programme (HSP) is meant for students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) who want to follow a Master’s programme in the Netherlands. VU Amsterdam embraces diversity as an enrichment to our teaching, research and our contribution to society. This scholarship is specifically intended for excellent students who contribute to the diversity at our campus. As an international student planning to study at VU Amsterdam, you can apply for a variety of grants and bursaries.
Please contact the institute for more information about scholarships.
Curriculum
The programme will enable you to contribute to the development and implementation of interventions that solve major health problems. You have the unique chance to choose from five specialisations. This enables you to focus on a specific domain.
- Health Policy
- Infectious Diseases & Public Health
- International Public Health
- Nutrition & Health
- Prevention & Public Health
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
After completing the Health Sciences Master's programme, you will be able to identify and collect health-related information from different sources and use this information to analyse health (care) problems
You will be skilled at suggesting relevant interventions based on evidence from empirical epidemiologic population studies. You will also be able to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders in the field of Health Sciences. Finally, you will contribute to a multi- or interdisciplinary approach to health problems, health promotion and healthcare in a national or international context.