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Management, Policy-Analysis and Entrepreneurship in Health and Life Sciences – (M.Sc.)

VU University Amsterdam

Faculty of Earth and Life Sciences
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
Educational Form:
  • Taught
Education Variants:
  • Fulltime
Credits (ECTS): 120
Languages: English 
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Management, Policy Analysis and Entrepreneurship in Health and Life Sciences concentrates on the scientific aspects of integrating different areas of knowledge and on developing effective policies.

Medical science is developing at an ever increasing pace. This results in great improvements to medical care, yet it also gives rise to a wide range of complex social questions and dilemmas. Is the new whooping-cough vaccine better than the old one? Which prescription drugs should insurance companies reimburse? Is genetically modified food bad for you? Does society want cloned animals, or even 'designer babies'? Providing the best possible answers to these questions calls for synergy between several disciplines and actors in society, from the government, industry and social institutions to consumers and patients. The Master's in Management, Policy Analysis and Entrepreneurship in Health and Life Sciences anticipates these needs: it offers the ideal opportunity to specialize in this fascinating area where a whole range of disciplines meet. As well as building on the scientific background you acquired during your Bachelor's studies, you will broaden your knowledge and skills in disciplines such as Policy studies, Sociology, Management studies, and Science, Technology and Society studies.


Contents

Types of teaching (in year 1):

  • theory: 40%
  • practice: 40%
  • self study: 20%

Programme internationalization:

  • Studying abroad is optional.
  • The percentage of foreign students: 15%
  • The percentage of foreign teachers: 5%
  • The percentage of students abroad: 40%
  • The percentage of teachers abroad: 8%

This programme has a workload of 120 ECTS.

Specialities:

Health & Life Sciences-based Policy :

Health & Life Sciences-based Management and Entrepreneurship:

Health & Life sciences-based Communication :

International Public Health :

Courses:

Research internship(30 ECTS):
Course type: internship
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.

Internship (36 ECTS):
Course type: graduation
This course is given in year 2
This course is required to apply to.

You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.

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Requirements

Previous education: BSc in health sciences or life sciences or equivalent.

Written request: motivation, cv and references

Grade list: transcript

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

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:

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.
For additional information: Website

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.
For additional information: Website

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.
For additional information: Website

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.
For additional information: Website

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).
For additional information: Website

:
For additional information: Website

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.
For additional information: Website

United Nations:
For additional information: Website

Asian Development Bank:
This scholarship aims to provide an opportunity for well-qualified citizens of ADB's developing member countries to pursue postgraduate studies in economics, management, science & technology, and other development-related fields at participating academic institutions in the Asian and Pacific Region.
For additional information: Website

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
For additional information: Website


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