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Biomedical Sciences

The Biomedical Sciences program at VU Amsterdam is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the human body and its various systems. The program focuses on the exploration of micro-organisms, experiments, and tests to find solutions to various problems.

Overview

As a graduate of Biomedical Sciences, students can apply their talents to various fields. They acquire research experience, participate in practicals, and spend a significant amount of time in the lab. The program provides a solid theoretical foundation, entirely in English, and investigates the processes that take place in the human body in sickness and health.

Curriculum

The curriculum includes a range of topics, such as:

• Micro-organisms
• Experiments
• Tests
• Research skills
• Theoretical foundation
• Human body processes

Future

The skills acquired in the Biomedical Sciences program can take students in many directions, including:

• Research on a certain disease
• Development of new vaccines
• Work in a university or medical world

Admissions

To apply for the Biomedical Sciences program, students must check the admission requirements.

What can you do after your Bachelor’s degree?

After completing the Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences, students can:

• Further their education
• Start their career

Further your education

Most Bachelor’s graduates choose one of the Master’s programs offered at VU Amsterdam, which are closely related to their Bachelor’s degree:

• Biomedical Sciences
• Biomolecular Sciences
• Neurosciences
• Oncology
• Cardiovascular Research
• Bioinformatics
• Health Sciences (with epidemiology background)
• Management, Policy Analysis and Entrepreneurship (MPA)
• Genes in Behaviour and Health Research

Start your career

With a Bachelor’s in Biomedical Sciences, students can work as:

• Researchers in various organizations
• Consultants or project managers in the bioscience sector
• Government agency employees
• Insurance company employees
• High-school biology teachers

Where did our students end up?

Some alumni of the Biomedical Sciences program have gone on to work in various fields, such as research and development, healthcare, and education.

Research areas

The Biomedical Sciences program at VU Amsterdam covers a range of research areas, including:

• Micro-organisms
• Immunology
• Cancer research
• Infectious diseases
• Autoimmune diseases

Notable researchers

Some notable researchers in the Biomedical Sciences program include:

• Yvette van Kooyk, Molecular Cell Biology and Immunology
  • Her work focuses on the role of sugar molecules in immunology
  • She received the 2019 Spinoza Prize for her groundbreaking work
  • She develops nano drugs to support the immune system in the fight against cancer and other diseases