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    Human Movement Sciences: Sport, Exercise and Health (research)

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    Amsterdam, NLMScIn-person2 years
    €48,300.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    50
    Cohort
    students
    120
    Credits
    €100.00
    App fee

    Human Movement Sciences: Sport, Exercise and Health (research) at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is a 120-credit, 2-year, in-person msc program based in Amsterdam, NL. Tuition is €48,300.

    About the program

    Two-year research master's programme integrating fundamental scientific research with clinical and sports practice questions, covering molecular biology to systems neuroscience, biomechanics, and motor behaviour. Students specialize in one of four domains: Psychology in Sports, Performance, and Health; Physiology of Human Performance and Health; Movement Neuroscience for Health and Rehabilitation; or Biomechanics in Sports, Exercise, and Health, culminating in a full-year Master Research Project.

    Focus: research
    Shanghai Ranking #6 (Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences, Sport Science)

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    1 year Orientation Year (zoekjaar) visa (Netherlands)

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Human Movement Sciences: Sport, Exercise and Health (research) at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Human Movement Sciences: Sport, Exercise and Health (research) at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is €48,300 across 120 required credits.
    Is Human Movement Sciences: Sport, Exercise and Health (research) at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam online or in-person?
    Human Movement Sciences: Sport, Exercise and Health (research) at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is offered in-person.
    How long does Human Movement Sciences: Sport, Exercise and Health (research) at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam take to complete?
    Human Movement Sciences: Sport, Exercise and Health (research) at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is structured around 2 years and 120 credits.
    What GPA is required for Human Movement Sciences: Sport, Exercise and Health (research) at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam?
    Per the program's published guidance: GPA of 7.0 (out of 10) or higher (or the international equivalent) for the final two years of the Bachelor’s programme
    How large is the Human Movement Sciences: Sport, Exercise and Health (research) at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam cohort?
    Human Movement Sciences: Sport, Exercise and Health (research) at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam typically enrolls around 50 students per cohort.