Human Movement Sciences (Research Master), Master Degree, at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Human Movement Sciences (Research Master), Master Degree, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

the Netherlands

Study options for this course

The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
Master Degree	Full-time	2 years	-	-	EUR 23490 per year

About Human Movement Sciences (Research Master), Master Degree - at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

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 muscles? What's the best training to improve stability and prevent falls among elderly people?

This two-year multidisciplinary Research Master's programme integrates fundamental scientific research with relevant questions from clinical and sports practice. You'll cover topics ranging from molecular biology to systems neuroscience, and from biomechanics to motor behaviour.

Entry requirements

The general requirements for admission to the Research Master's programme are:

a relevant WO Bachelor's degree, such as human movement sciences, medicine, dentistry, health sciences, medical biology, technical medicine, biomedical technology or or a successfully completed Human Movement Sciences pre-master's programme
good grades ‐ a GPA of 7.0 (out of 10) or higher (or the international equivalent, e.g. a B+ or a GPA of 3.3) for the final two years of the Bachelor's programme
strong interest in and aptitude for research, as demonstrated in research oriented courses
internships and/or thesis
the admission procedure includes an interview.