Explore the influence of our genetic code and environment on behaviour and health
Students must meet the following admission requirements : 1. Academic requirements Your previous education needs to be deemed equivalent to at least a Dutch academic Bachelor’s degree ( wetenschappelijk onderwijs, WO ) obtained at a research university (nominal duration 3 years). Please find more information about your admissibility with a non-Dutch degree here . 2. Programme specific requirements An academic Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) in Psychology, Health Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Bioinformatics, Educational Science, Biology, Sociology or a closely related subject area. GPA of 7.5 ( Dutch grading system ), or international equivalent thereof, for your academic bachelor's. Students with a lower average grade may still be admitted. In its assessment, the admission board focuses at the grades obtained for courses on statistics, research methods, courses related to more biologically orientated courses and thesis. Please note: Exceptions are possible for students who demonstrate a great motivation for the Research Master Genes in Behaviour and Health. 12 ECTS in research methods/statistics You may be invited to a 20-minute interview with the Genes in Behaviour and Health admission committee, to get to know you as a student and to make sure that our study program fits your expectations. We advise you to prepare all questions that you have about the master and take a careful look at the study program beforehand. An active interest in research as demonstrated in research-oriented courses, internships and/or thesis. How to demonstrate that you meet the above requirements You are required to indicate in the course description section of the Application Form how you meet the programme specific admission requirements. Whether you meet the admission requirements, is determined by the Admission Board based on your complete application. 3. English-language proficiency requirements You will have to demonstrate sufficient English language proficiency. You can find an overview of relevant information to demonstrate your English language proficiency on the language requirement page . Although complete applications are preferred, you can begin your application before you have completed the English Language Proficiency test and then submit your passing score once you have been conditionally admitted.
Please download your Master application file to check which documents are required for this programme. To apply you are required to provide the following documents: Scan of your passport or national ID card (ID for EEA students only) valid at the start date of the programme. Master Application File please download the correct form here . Proof of English language proficiency (if already obtained) upload your proof of English language proficiency or English language test results. Please find the English language requirements here . After having prepared the required documents, please follow the online application procedure .
All students seeking admission to an international Master’s programme with an international degree are required to pay a non-refundable €100 application fee. Only after you have paid this fee will we be able to start the evaluation of your application file. If you are applying for more than one programme, you will only need to pay the application fee once. Your application fee payment is valid for two years. Information on how to apply with an international university degree and deadlines can be found here .