Master of Science [M.S] [Biomolecular Sciences] From Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Academic Eligibility:

• A minimum of 24 ECTS coursework in Biochemistry/Molecular Cell Biology at the 300 level (last year of Bachelor's).
• An average Bachelor's grade of at least 7.0 out of 10, or equivalent (GPA of at least 3.0 out of 4.0, second class upper division or higher).
• Bachelor's internship in a relevant field (Biochemistry/ Cell Biology) with a minimum grade of 7.5 out of 10 or equivalent in other grading systems. If a final grade is not yet available an interim evaluation by the internship supervision will be considered.
• Experience with practical laboratory techniques gained in coursework and the Bachelor internship.
• Academic competence at the MSc level and motivation for a career in research will be evaluated during an interview (either in person or by computer).
• The Admission Board may set additional requirements if necessary, for example, Bachelor's courses from the Minor Biomolecular Sciences.

Indian Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet the following eligibility criteria:

• VU Amsterdam requires all applicants to take an English test. Exceptions are made for students who have completed a bachelor's or master's in Canada, the USA, UK, Ireland, New Zealand, or Australia.
• TOEFL and IELTS tests must have been completed no more than two years before 1^st September of the year in which your course starts.
• Note: TOEFL MyBestScore is not accepted.

International students hailing from non-English speaking countries also need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.