Biomolecular Sciences

Specializations

This Master’s programme offers 3 specializations:

• Cell Biology
  Cell Biology focuses on the processes within a cell, as well as the interaction between these processes and between different cells. The results are used to determine the causes of serious illnesses.
  
• Biological Chemistry 
  In this track of the BMS Master program we focus on the interaction of cells, cellular structures and individual proteins with their “chemical environment“. Special focus will lie on the characterization of new drug targets and tools to find small molecules as leads in the development of new medicines. Furthermore, the bioactivation of and cellular responses to drugs will get special attention.
  
• Biological Physics
  Biological physics uses methods and theories from the physical sciences to provide a detailed and quantitative understanding of biological processes. It is a multidisciplinary track, involving courses in different aspects of biology, biochemistry, physical chemistry, (bio)physics, and mathematics.

Education at the scientific forefront

The field of Biomolecular Sciences is a core research area at VU University Amsterdam. Much of the faculty’s research in this field has been bundled in a single organization, the Institute of Molecular Cell Biology (IMC), a leading research institute in the scientific world.

International network

Our wide-reaching network of research institutes gives you as a Master’s student the opportunity to fulfill your work placements in a cutting-edge research environment here and abroad.

State-of-the-art research techniques

You will learn to work with state-of-the-art techniques to conduct essential research in this vital field of study. A good example of the technology we use in our research is the development of fluorescence techniques, which can be used to identify the location of certain proteins in a cell visible.

Learning from diversity

Members of the Biomolecular Sciences teaching staff come from diverse backgrounds and work in various faculties, hospitals and companies. Students can count on training and guidance from teachers who all have extensive international experience.
Also the students have various backgound in degrees and countries. Apart from students from Dutch Universities many Biomolecular Science students come from the HLO and from other countries all over the world.