Overview

At Biomedical Sciences from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam you will study molecules, cells, and organs, and learn how they are interconnected.

Learning Goals

If you want to get to the bottom of what a disease is and to investigate how to treat and cure them, this programme is for you. As a biomedical scientist, you will usually not be working directly with patients—but behind the scenes you will be making all the difference.

Upcoming events

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Medical Biochemistry

Medical Pharmacology

Neurosciences

Biomedical Sciences and Society

Pathology

Statistics and Methodology

Oncology

Philosophy of Science and Ethics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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92

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Disciplines

Biomedical Science View 6 other Bachelors in Biomedical Science in Netherlands

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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92

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A diploma equivalent to the Dutch pre-university VWO-diploma

Academic excellence, both in terms of grades and motivation
High levels of proficiency in English and mathematics
Ambition to follow an intensive and broad liberal arts and sciences programme
Commitment to contribute to AUC’s international student body and campus life
Transcript of records; a transcript in English of the grades obtained over the final two years of your high school and any further education up to the moment of your application. IB and A-level applicants are asked to upload their predicted grades.
A scan of your diploma (if you have already graduated).
Curriculum Vitae; the curriculum vitae should include your personal details and list your previous education and relevant work experience (± 1-2 pages).
Copy of valid passport or ID (ID for EEA students only).

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

19650 EUR / year

≈ 19650 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2694 EUR / year

≈ 2694 EUR / year

Living costs

Amsterdam

Netherlands

1000 - 1500 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Learning Goals

Upcoming events

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Amsterdam

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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