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| Application Deadline: | Start in 1 September: April (non-EEA: March). | ||
| 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: | February, September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 120 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
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Medical Natural Sciences is a programme that combines physics and chemistry with medicine: science in medicine. This combination will introduce you to innovative ways of conducting medical research.
The Masters programme in Medical Natural Sciences is a unique opportunity for students who want to combine scientific subjects with practical application. Its a two-year programme. You can choose from four different areas: Medical Physics, Medical Physiology, Molecular Clinical Diagnostics and Physics of Life. Each specialization has its own specific focus within the medical world. Medical Physics focuses on the technological issues behind modern medical instrumentation. Medical Physiology examines clinical approaches to the treatment of life-threatening diseases. Molecular Clinical Diagnostics studies the role of biomarkers in clinical chemistry, while Physics of Life explores fundamental physical and chemical phenomena that are relevant to a better understanding of living organisms. Each of the four specializations mentioned above consist of compulsory introductory and advanced subjects, optional subjects, research training and colloquium/literature thesis. A Masters degree in Medical Natural Sciences means you will be able to work in clinics, medical research institutes or for biomedical and pharmaceutical companies.
Contents
Types of teaching (in year 1):
- theory: 40%
- practice: 40%
- self study: 20%
Programme internationalization:
- Studying abroad is optional.
This programme has a workload of 120 ECTS.
Specialities:
Medical Physics:
The research in this specialization is devoted to clarifying the physical principles of human functioning, as well as the development of new techniques to assess functions in humans. The research is d
Medical Physiology:
This specialization aims to provide the general background for clinically oriented research and focuses on research to prevent, diagnose and treat cardiovascular complications. This specialization ent
Molecular Clinical Diagnostics:
This specialization deals maniny with biomarkers and their use in clinical chemistry. The research focuses on finding new biomarkers that can be used for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of dis
Physics of Life:
This specialization gives you the opportunity to explore fundamental phenomena tha lie at the very heart of life processes and to work with cutting-edge instruments in several exciting areas, such as
Courses:
Compulsory courses Course type: regular
This course is required to apply to.
Optional courses Course type: regular
This course is required to apply to.
Major research project Course type: graduation
This course is required to apply to.
Minor research project Course type: project
This course is required to apply to.
Literature-based thesis and colloquium Course type: regular
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.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
More informationRequirements
Additional language requirements:
- IELTS overall band: 6.5
- TOEFL paper based: 580
- TOEFL computer based: 237
- TOEFL internet based: 92
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: | 92 |
Accreditation
Accredited by: NVAO in: Netherlands
Funding details
Scholarships / Grants:
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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Students from Columbia can apply for this scholarship through their website.
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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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