Do you find living systems fascinating and want to know exactly which systems play a role in health and disease? Do you want to understand how to produce sustainable food with minimal CO2 emissions? Are you excited about working with data and using it to make a positive contribution to society? If so, then studying biology at VU Amsterdam is the right choice for you.
You will gain a deeper understanding of molecular cell biology and bioinformatics, analyse data and compile extensive statistics. As a result, you will reveal the structure of living systems. If you would like to focus on bioengineering or biomedicine, then biology is ideal for you. The laboratory will be your domain, where you explore innovative techniques and attempt to develop new treatments or medicines to fight diseases like cancer, tuberculosis and diabetes.
Do you want to understand human movement and examine what happens in the muscles, the brain and at the cellular level when something goes wrong? If so, VU Amsterdam is also the right place for you. Studying biology enables you to contribute to a better life for people through the study of cells, ecosystems and the relationship between organisms and their environment. Choose a programme that makes your heart skip a beat and come to VU Amsterdam.
Choose a Bachelor's or Master's in biology at VU Amsterdam
Find out which Bachelor's and Master's programmes include biology in their curriculum and come study at VU Amsterdam. Make sure to check out the ‘Future’ tab of the programme webpage if you want to know what you can do after your studies. We hope to see you at one of our online activities or at an education fair abroad!
