Human Movement Sciences: Research Master's

Why study at VU University Amsterdam

Small scale 
As a student of Human Movement Sciences, you join a select department that values personal attention. Each year a maximum of 30 students are admitted to the Research Master’s programme. Although some of the optional courses involve larger groups, there is still plenty of room for in-depth discussions and lots of personal attention. A natural environment for inspiring interactions with lecturers and researchers. The active students’ club further enhances the warm and welcoming social climate. 

Inspiring
With 40 years of experience, the faculty of Human Movement Sciences has produced ground-breaking ideas and innovations, such as the ‘clap skate’ that revolutionized speed skating and the ‘C-mill’, an instrumented treadmill for training and evaluating gait patterns in rehabilitation. We offer a natural environment for inspiring interaction with lecturers and researchers.
For more information on current research see Research Institute MOVE.

A focus on scientific research
The Research Master's in Human Movement Sciences digs deep to prepare you for top-level scientific research. The programme stretches from molecular biology and tissue engineering to neurosciences and human motor behaviour. You will become acquainted with the latest theoretical developments and learn to apply advanced research methods. Teaching and research go hand in hand, as most lecturers are researchers associated with the MOVE Research Institute.

Research internship
A full year is reserved for your Research Internship, in which you will apply your newly acquired knowledge and skills in a scientific research project. Because the research topic strongly characterizes your profile, we will help you find a project that fits your interests, either at our department or with another leading institute anywhere in the world.