Biophysics and Biophotonics (Physics and Astronomy - joint degree)
Master
In the two-year track Biophysics and Biophotonics in the Master's programme Physics and Astronomy, a joint degree with VU Amsterdam, you will use the language of physics to explore the secrets of life processes.
Here's why you want to study Biophysics and Biophotonics in Amsterdam
- Delve into DNO unfolding, protein function, cell mechanics, tissue engineering and organ function
- Tailor your own programme
- Work with people in the field
- Obtain practical experience
Biophysics and Biophotonics will suit you, if you...
- Enjoy working in a multidisciplinary environment where you are challenged to bridge fundamental physics and life sciences.
- Want to combine your previous knowledge in mechanics, electromagnetism, optics, quantum mechanics, and mathematics.
- Want to work side by side with leading research professionals.
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English
Title
Master of Science
Duration
2 years
ECTS credits
ECTS
The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) is a student-centred system based on the student workload required to achieve the objectives of a programme of study. Its aim is to facilitate the recognition of study periods undertaken by mobile students through the transfer of credits. The ECTS is based on the principle that 60 credits are equivalent to the workload of full-time student during one academic year.
Accreditation
Tuition fee 2026/2027
EU/EEA
The EU/EEA rate is the regular fee for students from within the EU/EEA.
€ 2,694
Admission
Admission URL
(Dutch) https://www.uva.nl/shared-content/programmas/en/masters/physics-and-astronomy-biophysics-and-biophotonics/application-and-admission/application-and-admission.html?origin=znSrDUT%2BQ5uz6dso72fBmw
Application requirements
Information not availableLanguage requirements
- 92
- TOEFL internet based
- 6.5
- IELTS overall band
- 175
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English
Check when you can start and what you have to pay!
| Tuition fees | |
|---|---|
| € 2,694 | |
Non-EU/EEAThe non-EU/EEA rate is the rate for students from outside the EU/EEA. |
Information not available |
InstitutionalThe institutional rate is for all students who have already obtained a bachelor’s or master’s degree and who want to start a second programme leading to a degree at the same level or at a lower level. |
Information not available |
| Tuition fees | |
|---|---|
| € 2,771 | |
| € 26,000 | |
| € 23,600 |
| Start date | App. deadline EU/EEA | App. deadline Non-EU/EEA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Sep '27 | 1 Jul '27 | 1 Feb '27 |
Contact
Main addressRoeterseilandcampus - gebouw J/K - Valckenierstraat 65-67
1018 XE Amsterdam
020-525 1401
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