This Research Master's is a selective programme, with up to 50 highly motivated students per year.
At the start of the program you choose one of four specialisations — each offering a unique perspective on human movement:
Biomechanics in Sports, Exercise, and Health
Movement Neuroscience for Health and Rehabilitation
Physiology of Human Performance and Health
Psychology in Sports, Performance, and Health
During the first year, the programme reflects the vision of contextual learning. You start applying your knowledge from the outset, working on real-world challenges and developing skills that prepare you for your future profession. Your second year is devoted to conducting a research project of your choice. Throughout the programme, you’ll gain hands-on experience across the full empirical scientific research cycle.
Are you also fascinated by the complexity of human movement?
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 A relevant Bachelor's degree, such as human movement sciences, medicine, dentistry, health sciences, medical biology, or biomedical technology A GPA of 7.0 ( Dutch grading system ), or international equivalent thereof, for the final two years of your Bachelor’s programme General academic competencies, such as critical thinking, critically evaluate scientific literature, quantitative literacy, written and oral communication Strong interest in and aptitude for research, as demonstrated in research oriented courses, internships and/or thesis The admission procedure may include interview A specification of the admission requirements is provided in the following overview: Admission requirements . Please read the specifications carefully before you apply. What if you do not meet all admission criteria If you do not meet the admission criteria, the Admission board may decide that you are admissible after you have eliminated your deficiencies. These deficiencies depend on your educational background. If you do not meet the admission criteria, you will receive a list of online courses you will be asked to attend and pass in order to eliminate the deficiencies. We recommend to start the courses prior to 1 April if you intend to start in September. Furthermore, if you are unsure about your eligibility to our programme, we recommend applying before 1 March in order to leave sufficient time for the admission process and the deficiency programme. Please be aware that the online programme is challenging and only 20% of the participants successfully pass the exams. The costs of the online courses are €204,- per course and are non-refundable. The online courses particularly focus on research methods that are commonly used in the field of Human Movement Sciences, like mathematics, programming, biomechanics, statistics and measuring movement, and correspond to the “Requirements Methodological Knowledge” section in our list of admission criteria. Because the two-year Research Master's programme is a selective master, your results from your bachelor and the deficiencies courses will be taken into account by the Admission Board in deciding whether you can be admitted to the Research Master's programme afterwards. 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 . 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 .