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Biomolecular Sciences – (M.Sc.)
VU University Amsterdam
Faculty of Earth and Life Sciences
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| Application Deadline: | Start in 1 September: April (non-EEA: April). | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 1,750 - ≈ € 12,000 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Amsterdam / Netherlands / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 120 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
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Will you be the one to identify the deadly bacterial combination? The Master's in Biomolecular Sciences is a programme for students with Bachelor's degrees with a research-oriented profile.
The Master's in Biomolecular Sciences trains students with Bachelor's degrees ranging from biomedical sciences and biology to chemistry, physics, mathematics and engineering, for a Master's degree at the interface between these disciplines. Also a number of doctors, dentists, pharmacists and veterinary surgeons entered the programme, after obtaining their degree, in order to change their career to research. The programme takes two years and is taught in English. The teaching is done in the form of lectures, research tutorials, work groups, demonstrations, lab visits, lab practicals and training, and specific computer-assisted applications. The programme offers a choice between four specializations: Systems Biology, Cell Biology, Biological Chemistry, and Biological Physics. There are many job vacancies for those with a Master's degree in Biomolecular Sciences. Some graduates work for medical product manufacturers or pharmaceutical companies. Most of our graduates aspire a career in research and go on to earn a PhD. Others continue their studies as postdoctoral researchers, work as university lecturers or hold jobs in industry.
Contents
Types of teaching (in year 1):
- theory: 0%
- practice: 0%
- self study: 0%
Programme internationalization:
- Studying abroad is optional.
This programme has a workload of 120 ECTS.
Specialities:
Cell Biology:
In this track of the BMS Master program we focus on the interaction of cells, cellular structures and individual proteins with their âchemical environmentâ. Special focus will lie on the characterization of new drug targets and tools to find small molecules as leads in the development of new medicines. Furthermore, the bioactivation of and cellular responses to drugs will get special attention.
Biological Chemistry:
In this track of the BMS Master program we focus on the interaction of cells, cellular structures and individual proteins with their âchemical environmentâ. Special focus will lie on the characterization of new drug targets and tools to find small molecules as leads in the development of new medicines. Furthermore, the bioactivation of and cellular responses to drugs will get special attention.
Courses:
Course type: internship
This course is given in year 3
This course is discouraged to apply to.
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
More informationRequirements
Previous education: BSc in biology or biomedical sciences or any other relevant Bachelor's degree, for instance (bio)chemistry or (bio)physics
Written request: Motivation letter, cv and references
Grade list: transcript of records
Additional language requirements:
- IELTS overall band: 6.5
- IELTS listening: 6
- IELTS reading: 6
- IELTS writing: 6
- IELTS speaking: 6
- TOEFL paper based: 580
- TOEFL computer based: 237
- TOEFL internet based: 93
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 580 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 237 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 93 |
Accreditation
Accredited by: NVAO in: Netherlands
Funding details
Scholarships / Grants:
Sylff:
The Ryoichi Sasakawa Young Leaders Fellowship Fund (Sylff), is a fellowship program to support students pursuing graduate studies in humanities and social sciences disciplines.
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China Scholarship Counsil:
The scholarship programme is designed for good quality Chinese students who want to study or do research in the Netherlands for an academic year either during or after their studies in China. The main purpose of the China Programme is the exchange of talented Chinese and Dutch students.
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Neso Indonesia:
StuNed Scholarships for Master studies, short courses and customized training programmes are available for Indonesian professionals with at least two years work experience in a development-related organization.
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Fulbright/ NAF:
The Fulbright Center is a bi-national, non-profit organization established by international agreement between the United States of America and the Kingdom of The Netherlands. It promotes educational co-operation and provides information on study, research and internships in the United States.
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Nuffic:
The Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program (Ford-IFP) provides opportunities to exceptional individuals for advanced study. If you are a resident of an eligible IFP country and would like to study in Europe, Nuffic can act as a placement partner for you.
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European Commission:
The Alban Scholarship programme aims at the reinforcement of the European Union-Latin America cooperation in the area of Higher Education. * for postgraduate studies. * for specialization studies at any of the eligible recognised organizations of Higher Training (companies included).
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World Bank:
Successful applicants for the Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program will be awarded funding covering all tuition and admission fees, as well as housing and subsistence allowance. Travel expenses between the awardees' home countries and Tokyo will also be provided.
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United Nations:
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VU University Amsterdam:
VU University Amsterdam awards its own scholarships to outstanding students joining our international Master's degree programmes. The VU Fellowship is an amount of money between 2.500 and 15.000 Euros to cover a part of the study expenses. The general criteria for selection are excellence, motivatio
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