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Health Sciences

Master

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How can we control infectious diseases in the Netherlands and abroad? 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. Note: Academic year 2025-2026 will be the final year this programme is offered in English. From academic year 2026-27 onwards the programme will be taught in Dutch.

Language

English

Title

Master of Science

Duration

1 year

ECTS credits

Accreditation

NVAO

Tuition fee 2025/2026

€ 2,601

€ 33,500

€ 30,570


Admission

Application requirements

Information not available

Language requirements

6.5
IELTS overall band
580
TOEFL paper based
237
TOEFL computer based
92
TOEFL internet based

Check when you can start and what you have to pay!

Tuition fees  
€ 2,601
€ 33,500
€ 30,570
Start date App. deadline EU/EEA App. deadline Non-EU/EEA
1 Sep '25 31 May '25 1 Apr '25
1 Sep '26 31 May '26 1 Apr '26
1 Sep '27 31 May '27 1 Apr '27

Scholarships

You can check if you're eligible for scholarships that apply to this course.

NL Scholarship

The NL Scholarship is meant for international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) who want to do their bachelor’s or master’s in the Netherlands.

StuNed Scholarship Programme

StuNed Scholarships for master studies, short courses and customised training programmes are available for Indonesian professionals with at least 2 years' work experience in a development-related organisation.

Orange Tulip Scholarship - China

These customised scholarships will increase the talent development in a country with a Nuffic Neso office by allowing talented students to study in the Netherlands.

Contact

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Main address
De Boelelaan 1105
1081 HV Amsterdam
020-5985020

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