Overview
Multiple disciplines such as analytical chemistry, (eco)toxicology, risk assessment, epidemiology and health sciences are brought together to both educate students and conduct world class research. The systems studied by this unique group span from the molecular level to populations, ecosystems and society.
Features
Graduates of the Environment and Health academic programme at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam are able to bring their fundamental understanding of the chemical contamination, toxicological effects and health aspects needed to find solutions to global health issues
E&H’s researchers make use of state-of-the-art technical equipment and methodologies and their large international network to provide knowledge of the impacts of emerging contaminants to science, industry, governments and society.
E&H’s expertise and research output make an important contribution to the knowledge needed for informed environmental governance of the most pressing environmental pollution issues.
Programme Structure
Research topics include:- Sustainable Use of Chemicals
- Exposure Assessment
- Emerging Chemicals
- Plastics and Human Health
- Plastics and the Environment
- Effect-Directed Analysis
- Mechanism of Toxicity
- Toxicity Profiling
- Metabolomics
- Human Biomonitoring
- Epidemiology
- Delta Water Quality and Health
- Circular Economy
- Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
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Credits
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Disciplines
Health Sciences Environmental Sciences View 5 other PhDs in Health Sciences in NetherlandsAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
In order to apply for a PhD programme at VU Amsterdam you will need:
- Master's degree certificate or equivalent qualification
- Curriculum vitae
- Preliminary research proposal (up to 800 words to indicate fields of interest)
- Copy of ID
- Language requirements/scores from TOEFL
Tuition Fee
- External PhD candidates pay tuition fees on a yearly basis. However, faculties offer exemptions and tuition fee waivers under certain conditions.
Living costs for Amsterdam
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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