Overview
About the programme
Amsterdam UMC Doctoral School trains thousands of young people to become doctors, specialists or nurses. Amsterdam UMC has eight research institutes. Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam researchers affiliated with these are internationally among the top in medical scientific research.
Through the cooperation of Amsterdam UMC with other hospitals in the region of Noord-Holland and Flevoland, the patient receives the highest quality of care in the right place. At Amsterdam UMC we offer excellent academic patient care, state-of-the-art scientific research and top-level education and training.
Programme Structure
Research institutes include:- Cancer Center
- Cardiovascular Sciences
- Gastroenterology, Endocrinology & Metabolism
- Infection and Immunity
- Movement Sciences
- Neuroscience
- Public Health
- Reproduction & Development
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Medicine View 7 other PhDs in Medicine 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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