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Understanding five major topics in health

Do you want to learn more about occupational health, sexual health, physical activity, food consumption, and drugs and addiction? Are you interested in physiological, psychological, societal, social-cultural, and ethical points of view? Then the minor Five Big Issues in Health is just the thing for you. Check here whether you meet the admission requirements and find out how to apply.

Students in Health Sciences, Health and Life Sciences and Biomedical Sciences from the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam can apply.

Admission and Registration

  • Admission

    Students in Health Sciences, Health and Life Sciences and Biomedical Sciences from the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam can apply.

    Students in Health Sciences from the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam who passed the elective course Bewegen en gezondheid (AB_1301), can not apply for this minor.

  • Registration

    This minor has a maximum of 60 participants on basis of first come first serve. This maximum is based on the maximum size of several courses within this minor. In order to take the minor, please sign in for the minor before 1 July. As soon as the registration period opens, you also need to register for the courses in the minor. Participation in the minor is assured only after successful registration for all courses. 

  • FAQ

    • Is a green tick when selecting minors in the course registration module also sufficient when selecting minors with a maximum number of students?
      No, in that case you ought to register timely for all courses before they reach the set max. See VU.nl under the tab information on Courses > Register/deregister for courses and exams.
      Caution: always select the academic year in which you plan to take the minor. This can be found in the right upper corner of the course registration module.
    • When can I register for the (minor)courses?
      When registration starts. See VU.nl under the tab – student – to study -  courses or on Courses > Register/deregister for courses and exams.
    • I am registering for a minor with max courses. I am not sure there will be enough space. To be sure I would like to register for another minor, but it is not working. Can you help do this for me?
      No, unfortunately not. Due to organisational constraints, you can only select one minor. You can also only take one minor, as it is not feasible to take two simultaneously. A minor is a full programme. Make sure you register timely for the course(s) of this minor.

Do you want to know more, or do you need advice?

Don’t hesitate to contact Anouk Vaes

Send an email to anouk.vaes@vu.nl

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