Master
Management, Policy Analysis and Entrepreneurship in the Health and Life Sciences
★ StudyPath verdict
7.5/10
Best for beta-science graduates aiming to bridge research with policy, management or entrepreneurship in health and life sciences. Broad interdisciplinary scope requires self-directed focus to build a clear career profile.
Tuition · Intl
↗€23,490
via SKDB 2025 ↗
Duration
2 years
120 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by May 26
Language
English
IELTS 6.5+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2019
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗452
DUO ↓22% ↗
Intl. %
↗15%
of students ↗
S:F ratio
↗25:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Bachelor
8 bachelor routes ↗
Satisfaction
↗3.8/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
↗95%
field est. ↗
Median salary
↗€3,408
/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: 23 Jun 2026
About this program
How can we incorporate (end) user needs in developing eHealth solutions for community-based care? How can notions of patient-centred care best be implemented? How to effectively manage societies’ concerns during the Covid-pandemic?
Providing the best possible answers to these complex questions calls for cooperation between several disciplines and actors in society, from government, industry and social institutions to consumers and patients. The Master Management Policy Analysis and Entrepreneurship in the Health & Life Sciences (MPA) will give you a unique, multi-level perspective on this wide range of disciplines:
* Health & Life Sciences-based Policy
* Health & Life Sciences-based Management and Entrepreneurship
* Health & Life Sciences Communication
* International Public Health
* Community-based Health Technologies
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English120 ECTSMaster of ScienceField area: Natural SciencesSector: Economie en BedrijfCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
Teaching formats
Case studyComputer assignmentsDesign projectField tripExhibitionGroup assignmentGroup discussionIndividual assignment
About Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) is a public research university founded in 1880. Known for its international outlook and innovative research, VU has over 30,000 students and offers programs across humanities, sciences, and social sciences.
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.
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Tracks from HOVI
Health and Life Sciences-Based PolicySpecialisation
This specialization equips the graduate with insight into theories and strategies to address societal issues through governmental policy at various levels.
Health and Life Sciences-Based Management and EntrepreneurshipSpecialisation
This specialization equips the graduate with insight into the management process of translating scientific knowledge to societal relevant innovations in the health and life science…
Health & Life sciences-based CommunicationSpecialisation
Communication about science issues takes place not only between peers but also between scientists and 'end users' like the general public.
International Public HealthSpecialisation
During International Public Health you will gain a broad understanding of current and future challenges in international public health, their main causes, and applied and potential…
Source: HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase
Curriculum
Course structure by year
?No curriculum data yet
Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Good job-market outlookfield: management algemeen, bedrijfskunde
Median starting salary (field)€3,408/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating95%
Months to a substantial job4
Working in their own field61%
Permanent contract60%
Satisfied with their job4/5
Top graduate occupations (field)
Bedrijfs- en organisatieanalisten30%
Specialisten op het gebied van reclame en marketing7%
Accountants6%
Systeemanalisten6%
Financieel analisten4%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree80%
Women among first-years71%
International students15%
Say workload is “just right”72%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.8/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 69 respondents
Content & set-up3.7
Teachers3.8
Atmosphere4.1
Involvement & contact3.8
Study guidance3.7
Testing & assessment3.6
Facilities3.8
Career preparation3.7
Teachers' English4.2
Would choose again3.8
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- IELTS overall band: 6.5
- IELTS listening: 6
- IELTS reading: 6
- IELTS writing: 6
- IELTS speaking: 6
- TOEFL paper based: 580
- TOEFL computer based: 237
- TOEFL internet based: 93
Scholarships
Internships
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