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Tuition · Intl
↗€26,000
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
2 years
120 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by May 26
Language
English
IELTS 6.5+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2024
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗1,016
DUO ↓28% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
↗22:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Bachelor
2 bachelor routes ↗
Satisfaction
↗3.9/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
↗93%
field est. ↗
Median salary
↗€3,226
/mo gross · field ↗
Alumni
?
no data yet
↗ Real values are sourced; tiles marked “?” aren’t collected yet · Enrolled/yr is live from DUO · Satisfaction/outcomes are live from StudiekeuzedatabaseLast sync: 9 Jun 2026
About this program
The Master's programme in Biomedical Sciences is closely affiliated with the University of Amsterdam Academic Medical Center (AMC-UvA) and the Swammerdam Institute for Life Sciences (SILS). The programme also cooperates with institutes both within and outside the UvA, including the Dutch Cancer Institute and Sanquin.
The UvA Biomedical Sciences programme is accredited as 'Good' by the independent accreditation committee NVAO, meaning that it exceeds the standards of Biomedical Sciences programmes in The Netherlands and Belgium.
The Master's programme in Biomedical Sciences is a two-year programme. It offers two clusters.
Medical Biology: with the following tracks to choose from:
1. Medical Biochemistry and Biotechnology
2. Cell Biology and Advanced Microscopy
3. Developmental and Therapeutic Biology
4. Experimental Internal Medicine
5. Infection and Immunity
6. Oncology
7. Cardiovascular Research
and second: Neurobiology:
1. Molecular Neurosciences
2. Physiology of Synapses and Networks
3. Psychopharmacology and Pathophysiology
4. Cognitive Neurobiology and Clinical Neurophysiology
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English120 ECTSMaster of ScienceField area: HealthcareSector: GezondheidCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
About University of Amsterdam
The University of Amsterdam (UvA), founded in 1632, is one of Europe's largest research universities with over 35,000 students. Located in the vibrant heart of Amsterdam, it's renowned for social sciences, humanities, and business programs. Ranked #53 worldwide and known for its progressive academic culture.
Living in Amsterdam
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€700/mo
Monthly total
€1,000–€2,000
Cost of living
High
Population
873k
Bustling, international, and culturally rich. Amsterdam balances historic charm with modern innovation. The city is bike-friendly, walkable, and offers endless opportunities for exploration and networking.
View city guide →Specializations
Tracks from HOVI
During the past century unprecedented advances have been made in the area of biochemistry and metabolic diseases.
The programme is looking for students who:
* are interested in…
Medical Biology: Cell Biology and Advanced Microscopy ↗Specialisation
Cell Biology is the discipline that studies the function of cells in the complexity of tissues and organs in the human body in order to understand mechanisms of disease.
The progr…
Medical Biology: Infection and Immunity ↗Specialisation
The master track Infection and Immunity has been designed to integrate the advanced knowledge in two interlinked disciplines.
This programme will suit you if you:
* have succes…
Medical Biology: Oncology ↗Specialisation
The Master's programme in Oncology provides training for biomedical life science students to become qualified researchers, capable of making distinctive contributions to the improv…
Medical Biology: Developmental and Therapeutic Biology ↗Specialisation
This track focuses on all aspects of developmental biology and their clinical applications.
The programme is looking for students who:
* are interested in all aspects of human …
Medical Biology: Experimental Internal Medicine ↗Specialisation
The track Experimental Internal Medicine is a collaborative effort by the University of Amsterdam (UvA) Faculty of Science and the Academic Medical Centre (AMC). Choosing this trac…
+5 more tracks
Source: HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase
Curriculum
Course structure by year
?No curriculum data yet
Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Below average job-market outlookfield: biomedische wetenschappen
Median starting salary (field)€3,226/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating93%
Months to a substantial job5
Working in their own field80%
Permanent contract28%
Satisfied with their job3.8/5
Top graduate occupations (field)
Professoren en andere onderwijsgevenden in het hoger onderwijs31%
Biologen, botanici, zoölogen e.d.14%
Bedrijfs- en organisatieanalisten7%
Medisch specialisten6%
Laboratoriumtechnici (geneeskunde en pathologie)4%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree68%
Women among first-years78%
Say workload is “just right”60%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.9/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 150 respondents
Content & set-up4.1
Teachers4.1
Atmosphere4.2
Involvement & contact3.9
Study guidance3.6
Testing & assessment3.7
Facilities4
Career preparation4.1
Teachers' English4.3
Would choose again4
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-05-01
Non-EU deadline
2026-02-01
Upcoming open days
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- TOEFL internet based: 92
- IELTS overall band: 6.5
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: 180
Scholarships
Amsterdam Merit Scholarship (AMS) - Faculty of ScienceSee scholarship page; limited scholarships for excellent non-EU/EEA MSc students
Internships
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