Musculoskeletal disorders generally lead to pain and restricted mobility. They are the leading cause of functional disabilities and physiotherapy treatment. Scientific research on musculoskeletal health and clinical treatment has increased exponentially over the last 15 years. By learning to conduct clinical research yourself, as a clinician or therapist you will better understand and value the possibilities, limitations, and results of scientific evidence from clinical research as well as its translation into clinical practice.

If you’re ready to meet tomorrow's complex medical challenges and new approaches, then this is the Master’s program for you. It offers you the unique opportunity to combine scientific subjects with practical application and fundamental research in a clinical setting.

Do you want to learn how to analyze global health problems and develop solutions? Do you want to contribute to better and more equitable health for all? During the research master’s in Global Health, you will study cross-cutting aspects of health problems and healthcare systems with students from all over the world. You will explore the latest developments regarding topics such as infectious and chronic diseases, child and elderly care, and the financial burden of healthcare costs.

Are you interested in the molecular mechanisms behind major health problems, such as cancer, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s? What about their impact on antibiotics or food production? The Biomolecular Sciences Master’s program at VU Amsterdam aims to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and insight required to operate as an independent scientist within the field of biomolecular sciences. It’ll also prepare you to become a suitable candidate for a career in research.

How to break a speed record on a bike at an altitude of 1400 meters? How can you help people with impaired motor functioning? From the latest developments in sports training to new approaches to rehabilitation, this Master’s program provides state-of-the-art insights into the ways in which human performance can be enhanced. From biomechanics to psychology. From exercise physiology to neurorehabilitation. And from muscle function to motor development.

Nature and nurture: how do they interact and correlate? Is health and wellbeing in our genes or is the environment the most important source of differences between people? And can we use DNA to predict our health? Both twin studies and molecular genetic studies have highlighted the influence of our genetic code on behavior and health. To adequately understand and influence behavior and health, we need to increase our knowledge of the way our genes play their part, by themselves and when interacting with our environment.