In this Master’s programme, you will learn how to conduct high-quality research in the field of musculoskeletal physiotherapy, from searching for theoretical evidence of clinical problems to translating knowledge into clinical solutions. You will apply pre-clinical and innovative research methods in a lab environment, and put the knowledge and skills you acquire to use in your own clinical research project.
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 . In case your previous education is not equivalent to at least a Dutch academic Bachelor’s degree (WO), the Admission board may decide that you are admissible after you have eliminated your deficiency by completion of a GMAT Focus Edition test. For more information see below. 2. Programme specific requirements First , to gain admission to the programme we require sufficient knowledge and insight on clinical reasoning. Applicants have successfully completed one of the following Bachelor of Science programmes meet this requirement: Physiotherapy Occupational or exercise therapy (Cesar Mensendieck) Medicine Secondly , to gain admission you should have obtained sufficient analytical skills and basic knowledge of Mathematics. By successfully completing an academic Bachelor of Science programme, equivalent to the academic level in the Netherlands. By successfully completing courses on mathematical and analytical skills at an academic level. The Admission Board will determine whether the courses taken are of a sufficient level. By completing a GMAT Focus Edition test (scroll down for more information). 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. GMAT Focus Edition Test The GMAT Focus Edition test is a standardized test that measures the suitability of a candidate for a programme on university level. The GMAT Focus Edition test is used worldwide by well-known universities. In the GMAT Focus Edition test elementary mathematical and analytical skills are tested. A test will cost approximately 350 US Dollar. The GMAT Focus Edition test consists of three sections: Quantative, Verbal and Data Insights. More information on GMAT and the application for the test can be found on www.mba.com . Keep in mind that it will take the GMAT center about 20 days to publish your test results. For more information on getting more time to make the GMAT test (e.g.) in case of dyslexia) you can contact the test centers. Please note that this is a very strict and long procedure. You can take the GMAT Focus Edition test once every 16 calendar days and attempt the test for a maximum of 5 times a year. At the start of your test please indicate that ‘Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam’ has permission to receive your score. A thorough preparation can help you to get a good score for the GMAT test. You can find several preparation courses online.
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 .