How do cells communicate, and what roles do physics, molecular processes, genes, movement, and behavior play in our health and well-being?
Explore the Fascinating World of Living Cells, the Human Body and Biophysics
At VU Amsterdam, you’ll explore the wonders of life from the smallest building blocks to the full human system — through one of five cutting-edge English-taught Master’s programmes.
Whether you are driven by curiosity about molecules, interested in applying physics to medicine, or passionate about movement and health, VU Amsterdam offers a life sciences pathway tailored to your ambition.
Discover Our Master’s Programmes:
Biomedical Technology and Physics: Use physical principles to solve medical challenges. Learn how imaging, sensors, and simulations drive innovation in healthcare.
Biomolecular Sciences: Discover the structure and function of biomolecules. Gain deep insights into molecular biology, biotechnology, and chemical biology.
Human Movement Sciences: Study how the human body moves, performs, and recovers. Combine biomechanics, physiology and neuroscience to improve health and sports performance.
Research Master's in Genes, Behaviour and Health: Examine the complex interaction between our DNA, our actions, and our health. Ideal for students pursuing a PhD or research career in the life sciences.
Physics and Astronomy: Apply fundamental physics to unravel biological processes, or explore phenomena at the edge of life and matter — from quantum to cosmos.
Why Study Life and Biophysical Sciences at VU Amsterdam?
- Join an international and interdisciplinary learning environment
- Work with leading researchers in state-of-the-art labs
- Learn to solve real-world health and science problems using a cross-disciplinary approach
- Study in English in the heart of Europe’s most vibrant student city
- Prepare for careers in academia, R&D, tech, healthcare or biotech
What You’ll Learn
- Molecular and cellular mechanisms of life
- Application of physics, data, and modelling in biology and medicine
- Human physiology, movement, and neurobiology
- Cutting-edge technologies like imaging, biophysics, and genetic analysis
- Scientific reasoning and interdisciplinary collaboration
Start Your Scientific Journey in Amsterdam
VU Amsterdam combines academic excellence with societal relevance. As a student, you’ll be challenged to think beyond borders and work on solutions for tomorrow’s challenges in health, science, and technology.
✔ Applications open in October. Register for an Online Event!
✔ Scholarships, Housing and visa support available
✔ Learn, live and grow in Amsterdam
