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Bioinformatics and Systems Biology (pre-master's programme)

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Interested in a Master’s Bioinformatics and Systems Biology at VU Amsterdam?

But you find that your previous education does not meet the admission requirements? Then the pre-master’s programme Bioinformatics and Systems Biology is for you.

Please note: if you obtained your Bachelor's degree abroad, and are thus an international applicant, you cannot apply to the pre-master directly. You always have to first apply to the relevant Master's programme, after which the admissions board can decide whether a pre-master's programme is a suitable option.

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Rules for admission into the pre-master's programme

The following rules apply to admission to this pre-master's programme
Number of EC minimal achieved:
HBO students - 210 EC
University students - 150 EC note that, apart from the rules above, other admission criteria / requirements that are not EC related are still applicable and must be met to be considered for admission into the pre-master's programme.

Language requirements
Students with a HBO degree (in Dutch) must take an English Language Test. Check the requirements and exemptions on the webpage.
You can also submit the result of the English language test after you have been conditionally accepted, the deadline for submitting the test result is August 31st. Please send a scan of your test result to toelating.beta@vu.nl.

Please contact us

For questions about admission and transfer to the MSc programme, e-mail: info-msc-bsb.beta@vu.nl.

If you have any general questions about the pre-Master’s

you can contact the Education Office at: admission.beta@vu.nl. The application deadline is 1 June.

Bioinformatics and Systems Biology (pre-master's programme)

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Rules for admission into the pre-master's programme

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