Physics and Astronomy: Biophysics and Biophotonics (track – joint degree UvA/VU)
In the two-year track Biophysics and Biophotonics in the Master's programme Physics and Astronomy, a joint degree with VU Amsterdam, you will use the language of physics to explore the secrets of life processes. This Master's track was formerly known as Physics of Life and Health.
Language of instruction
English
Mode
Full-time
Location
UvA Science Park and VU Campus
- 🧩Explore the secrets of life processes
- 🤝 Joint degree with the VU (Vrije Universiteit)
Feb10
Master's Week 10 -14 Feb
Nov15
Master's Week: 15-21 Nov
Here's why you want to study Biophysics and Biophotonics in Amsterdam
Discover how life functions fundamentally
You’ll delve into DNA unfolding, protein function, cell mechanics, tissue engineering, and organ function.
Tailor your own programme
You can choose to deepen your knowledge in specific fields, like the application of physics in the area of biomedical imaging and therapy.
Work with people in the field
You can collaborate with medical doctors of Amsterdam’s two medical centres.
Obtain practical experience
You have the opportunity to choose an internship out of all areas of Biophysics and Biophotonics.
Biophysics and Biophotonics will suit you, if you...
- Enjoy working in a multidisciplinary environment where you are challenged to bridge fundamental physics and life sciences.
- Want to combine your previous knowledge in mechanics, electromagnetism, optics, quantum mechanics, and mathematics.
- Want to work side by side with leading research professionals.
Get a taste of the atmosphere
Joint degree programme with VU Amsterdam
Biophysics and Biophotonics is a track in the Master's programme Physics and Astronomy, a joint degree programme of the University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Courses are taught at locations of both universities. UvA and VU jointly issue a degree certificate in Physics and Astronomy to graduates. As a Physics and Astronomy student in Amsterdam you benefit from expertise, networks and research projects at both universities and affiliated research institutes.
Facts & Figures
- Degree programme
- MSc Physics and Astronomy
- Type
- Regular study programme
- Mode
- Full-time
- Credits
- 120 ECTS, 24 months
- Language of instruction
- English
- Starts in
- September
- RIO code
- 65016
- Location
- UvA Science Park and VU Campus
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