Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Faculty of Sciences Masters Degrees in Jul - Dec

If you’re ready to meet tomorrow's complex medical challenges and new approaches, then this is the Master’s programme for you. It offers you the unique opportunity to combine scientific subjects with practical application and fundamental research in a clinical setting. Read more

Are you interested in the molecular mechanisms behind major health problems, such as cancer, diabetes and Alzheimer’s? What about their impact on antibiotics or food production?  The overarching goals and practical benefits of the Master's programme Biomolecular Sciences at VU Amsterdam. Read more

Research cutting-edge attacks and defenses in Cyberspace Do you want to make  global news headlines  with groundbreaking Cybersecurity research or impact the security of  billions of computers worldwide ? Your first stop is our top Master’s programme Computer Security, powered by world-class researchers ( VUSec  and other  CompSys  groups). Read more

What can past and present conditions tell us about the future? How can we use Earth system knowledge to effectively address global challenges such as climate change? As a Master’s student of Earth Sciences, you will learn to find sustainable solutions for present and future challenges regarding our planet and climate. Read more

How do organisms and their environment interact at both a molecular level and a global level? If this is an area that interests you, and you want to make a contribution to science and sustainability, a Master’s programme in Ecology at VU Amsterdam is for you. Read more

How do organisms and their environment interact at both a molecular level and a global level? If this is an area that interests you, and you want to make a contribution to science and sustainability, a Master’s programme in Ecology and Evolution at VU Amsterdam is for you. Read more

The Master’s in Environment and Resource Management trains you to become a sustainability professional with the skills and knowledge to become a changemaker. Read more

Are you eager to unravel the complexities of global health challenges like COVID-19, maternal mortality and mental illness? Do you want to learn how to… Read more

Since 1900, life expectancy in the Netherlands has increased by 30 years. Only five of those years can be attributed to curative medicine; the remaining 25 years are due to public health and prevention measures. Read more

From the latest developments in sports training to new approaches to rehabilitation, this Master’s programme provides state of the art insights into the ways in which human performance can be enhanced. Read more

How do toddlers learn to walk? How can augmented reality help patients with Parkinson’s Disease? How do top athletes get maximum performance out of their… Read more

Understand the hydrological cycle and its impacts on society Do you want to dive into global water challenges and find sustainable solutions? Water is one of the Earth's most important and fascinating natural resources. Read more

This Master's in Information Sciences is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to excel as a proficient ICT professional or a dedicated researcher. Read more

Discover a versatile field with unexpected applications Did you know that modern cryptography uses prime numbers, or that bacterial growth is governed… Read more