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41 Master's degrees offered by the university
Science, Business and Innovation - Energy and Sustainability
During the Science, Business and Innovation - Energy and Sustainability course at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, you’ll learn how to successfully introduce scientific knowledge and inventions into the market. This complex process requires the scientific and business worlds to cooperate to the fullest extent at each stage of development.
Biomedical Technology and Physics - Science Communication
Many of the societal challenges that require research and innovation cannot be addressed by scientists alone. And at a time when ‘the facts’ are being questioned, scientists need to engage with the public more openly. Learn more with the Biomedical Technology and Physics - Science Communication programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.
Bioinformatics and Systems Biology - Bioinformatics
This Bioinformatics and Systems Biology - Bioinformatics programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam teaches you to combine molecular and cell biology, computer science and mathematical modelling to integrate vast amounts of biological data into a fundamental understanding of life at the molecular level.
Biomedical Technology and Physics - Research
The Biomedical Technology and Physics - Research programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam focuses on research in the field of Biomedical Technology and Physics. This will prepare you for a career in research, whether in a PhD programme, in a medical centre or a research institute.
Econometrics and Operations Research - Econometrics and Data Science
The Econometrics and Operations Research - Econometrics and Data Science programme at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam equips you with cutting-edge methods and tools to tackle these challenges head-on.
Chemistry (Joint Degree UvA-VU) - Molecular Sciences
The Chemistry (Joint Degree UvA-VU) - Molecular Sciences programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is a challenging programme for students with a solid Chemistry background who are eager to expand their knowledge and skills.
Hydrology - Water and Chemistry
Safe and clean water is becoming increasingly scarce, and conflict over water is growing. As a student of the Hydrology - Water and Chemistry programme offered at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, you will dive into global water challenges and find sustainable solutions. You will learn to understand the hydrological cycle and its impact on society.
Drug Discovery Science
If you study Drug Discovery Sciences at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, you will approach drug discovery from a unique chemistry-driven perspective
Chemistry
The Chemistry MSc programme is a joint degree programme of the University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Courses are taught at locations of both universities. As a Chemistry student in Amsterdam you benefit from expertise, networks and research projects at both universities and affiliated research institutes!
Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
This pre-Master’s programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam introduces you to Bioinformatics and Systems Biology, on the basis of examples from scientific research.
Econometrics and Operations Research - Business Engineering and Data-Driven Decision Making
The Econometrics and Operations Research - Business Engineering and Data-Driven Decision Making programme at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam equips you with cutting-edge methods and tools to tackle these challenges head-on.
Bioinformatics and Systems Biology - Systems Biology
The Bioinformatics and Systems Biology - Systems Biology programme at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam teaches you to combine molecular and cell biology, computer science and mathematical modelling to integrate vast amounts of biological data into a fundamental understanding of life at the molecular level.
Econometrics and Operations Research - Climate Econometrics
The Econometrics and Operations Research - Climate Econometrics programme at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam equips you with cutting-edge methods and tools to tackle these challenges head-on.
Chemistry (Joint Degree UvA-VU) - Science for Energy and Sustainability
The Chemistry (Joint Degree UvA-VU) - Science for Energy and Sustainability programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is a challenging programme for students with a solid Chemistry background who are eager to expand their knowledge and skills.
Biomedical Technology and Physics - Science in Society
There is an urgent need for professionals with an academic background in the natural and life sciences, who have knowledge of policy, management and entrepreneurship. Learn more with the Biomedical Technology and Physics - Science in Society programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.
Physics and Astronomy - Biophysics and Biophotonics
The Physics and Astronomy - Biophysics and Biophotonics programme is a joint degree programme of the University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. As a student, you will therefore benefit from the expertise, networks and research projects at both universities. UvA and VU jointly issue a degree certificate to graduates.

Biomolecular Sciences
Are you interested in the molecular mechanisms behind major health problems, such as cancer, diabetes and Alzheimer’s? What about their impact on antibiotics or food production? Yes? Then this Biomolecular Sciences MSc programme offered at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is for you.
Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
Converting this huge volume of data into real understanding is the basic challenge of Bioinformatics research. With the Bioinformatics and Systems Biology MSc programme offered at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam you become an expert in this field.
Mathematics
During Mathematics MSc programme offered at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam you can learn about both the fundamental aspects of mathematics and its applications.
Econometrics and Operations Research - Financial Econometrics
The Econometrics and Operations Research - Financial Econometrics programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam equips you with cutting-edge methods and tools to tackle these challenges head-on.