Medical Natural Sciences: VU University Amsterdam

Course Description

The Master’s programme in Medical Natural Sciences is a multifaceted programme that combines physics and chemistry with medicine: ‘Science in Medicine’. This combination will introduce you to innovative ways of conducting medical research.

The Master’s programme in Medical Natural Sciences is a unique opportunity for students who want to combine scientific subjects with practical application. Market research has shown that your future prospects will be bright upon completion of this Master’s programme.

Career prospects

A Master’s degree in Medical Natural Sciences means you will be able to work in clinics, medical research institutes or for biomedical and pharmaceutical companies. If you decide to specialize further as a clinical physicist, clinical chemist or clinical computer scientist, a Master's degree will entitle you to take part in the postgraduate programme you need to achieve your goal. And there are professional Master's programmes in medical natural scientific subjects, such as toxicology.

Graduates in Medical Natural Sciences enjoy highly favourable career prospects, partly due to the speed at which technology in the field of genetics, bio-informatics, pharmacy and molecular research is developing. Another reason concerns recent developments relating to social issues, such as the ageing population and efficient healthcare. There is a growing demand for specialists equipped to work in an interdisciplinary environment.

Admission requirements

Direct admission to the Master's programme in Medical Natural Sciences is possible with a Bachelor's degree in Medical Natural Sciences. If you have a Bachelor's degree in a related subject, you will have to satisfy certain entry requirements depending on the track you have in mind.

Language requirements

Foreign students for whom English is not the first language are required to have adequate results in an English language proficiency test: a TOEFL score of 580 (237 in the TOEFL computer-based test) or an IELTS score of 6.5, or they must obtain one of these qualifications upon applying to VU University Amsterdam. If you have another English qualification, please enclose relevant information and, if possible, a photocopy of the diploma, so that the Examination Board can take these factors into consideration.