Using science to solve society’s complex problems
If you’re eager to learn about the impact of these developments, and want to solve complex societal problems in a world that is becoming increasingly connected, then the Master Management Policy Analysis and Entrepreneurship in the Health & Life Sciences is for you.
Direct admission
You are eligible for direct admission to the Master's in Management, Policy Analysis and Entrepreneurship in Health and Life Sciences if you hold a Bachelor of Science degree of 180EC from a Dutch University in:
If you have a BSc. Degree from a Dutch University in one of the subjects listed above (or HLO), your admission is based on your obtained BSc Degree. For more information please visit the information website for Dutch University Degree holders.
* If you have a degree in Health Sciences from another Dutch university, your application needs to be assessed by the Admission Board (see below).
Admission via MPA Admission Board
If you have a Dutch Degree from a University Bachelor of Science degree in a different subject than listed above, you are still welcome to apply for the MPA programme if your degree is in a related Health and/or Life Sciences field. The MPA Admission Board will review your application and decide on your admission. Please note that you then do have to submit the following documents with your application:
*As these documents can't be submitted on the VU Dashboard, please send these to toelating.beta@vu.nl.
Language requirements
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam requires international students and students with a HBO degree to pass an English language proficiency test. This requirement can be met if no longer than two years before the start of the programme the applicant has successfully completed one of the following examinations with the minimum scores indicated:
Exceptions are made for students who:
Please refer to the Language Requirements webpage for the general requirements regarding language proficiency.
Copies of your English test results can be sent to the following address: toelating.beta@vu.nl.
Students with a HBO degree in ‘Biologie en Medisch Laboratoriumonderzoek’ (HLO) have direct admission to the MPA programme, but still need to pass the English test.
Admission via MPA Admission Board:
If you have a Bachelor’s degree of a Dutch University of Applied science (HBO) other than HLO, you are still welcome to apply for the MPA programme if your degree is in a related Health and/or Life Sciences field. The MPA Admission Board will review your application and decide on your admission. Please note that you then do have to submit the following documents with your application:
*As these documents can't be submitted on the VU Dashboard, please send these to toelating.beta@vu.nl.
Language requirements
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam requires international students and students with a HBO degree to pass an English language proficiency test. This requirement can be met if no longer than two years before the start of the programme the applicant has successfully completed one of the following examinations with the minimum scores indicated:
Exceptions are made for students who:
Please refer to the Language Requirements webpage for the general requirements regarding language proficiency.
Copies of your English test results can be sent to the following address: toelating.beta@vu.nl.
Enthusiastic about this programme? And do you meet the admission requirements? Find out how to apply.
If you want to apply for a Master's programme at VU Amsterdam, the application procedure depends on your previous degree and whether you obtained your degree in the Netherlands or abroad. You find all information about the application procedure with a Dutch or international degree on the application page.
The application deadlines are:
*non-EU/EEA students who do not need a study visa and/or a residence permit can still apply until 1 June.
The Management, Policy Analysis and Entrepreneurship in Health and Life Sciences programme is open to both utch and International Students. The Faculty’s Admission Board will decide upon your admission after having evaluated your complete online application.
In order to gain admission to the Management, Policy Analysis and Entrepreneurship in Health and Life Sciences Master’s programme, you will need to have at least a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited research university including at least three full years of academic study amounting to a minimum of 180 ECTS or equivalent. We do not require a GRE or GMAT test score. A Bachelor degree obtained at an applied university or higher vocational education (HBO in Dutch) in most cases does not grant direct access to the programme (only exceptionally high ranking students stand a chance of admission).
The MPA Master's programme is open to students with an academic degree in one of the fields mentioned below. The Faculty’s Admission Board will decide upon your admission after having evaluated your complete online application.
If you have a University Bachelor's of Science degree in another subject than listed above, but related to the fields of Health and Life Sciences, you are still welcome to apply.
If you are applying for one of our English-taught Master's degree programmes you will have to demonstrate sufficient English language proficiency by submitting English test results.
Although complete applications are preferred, you can begin your application before you have completed the test and then submit your passing score once you have been conditionally admitted.
You can find which test types and scores are accepted, the deadlines for submitting test results and all other relevant information on our application page under the Language Proficiency Requirements tab.
Required format and required documents
Please note: you will need to upload all required documents in one PDF file, using this Application Form Template.
Please check here which documents you need to submit for this specific Master's programme.
After having prepared the required documents, please follow the online application procedure. Here you can find all relevant application information, including deadlines, a step-by-step explanation of the procedure and the English language requirements.
For more information, international students may also contact the International Student Advisors: masters.fs@vu.nl.
Grants and scholarships
As an international student planning to study at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, you can apply for a variety of grants and bursaries. Detailed information about scholarships and deadlines can be found on www.vu.nl/scholarships or www.grantfinder.nl.
International Student and Alumni Ambassadors
Our International Student and Alumni Ambassadors are happy to tell you all about their experiences with studying at VU Amsterdam and living in Amsterdam.
You will find the full overview of our Ambassadors here: vu.nl/ambassadors. There you can chat with them directly.
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