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This master's program in health technology is highly practical, focusing on experimentation, problem-based learning, and applied research in collaboration with industry. Students can specialize in Medical Data Analysis, Biomedical Materials and Imaging, or Internet of Medical Things. The curriculum covers advanced topics such as artificial intelligence in medicine, medical imaging, biomedical measurements, biomaterials, health technology applications, and medical device regulation. There is also a strong emphasis on big data analytics, medical software, wireless medical technologies, and research methods. The program is multidisciplinary, combining expertise from technology and medicine, and is taught in a diverse, international environment.

To apply for this master's program, you must have a bachelor’s degree or higher in biomedical engineering, biophysics, physics, computer engineering, computer science, information technology, electrical engineering, control engineering, mechanical engineering, or a closely related field, with studies equivalent to at least three years of full-time study. Applicants need strong grades in mathematics, physics, and relevant subject areas. Admission is based on either open university studies or a written application, with evaluation focusing on study record, motivation letter, CV, and proof of English proficiency. All application documents, including official language test results, must be submitted by the deadline, and only final, authentic documents are accepted. A minimum score is required for admission, and all applicants with the same accepted score will be selected.

This master's program focuses on computational neuroscience, combining theoretical modeling, experimental neuroscience, and machine learning. In the first year, students gain foundational knowledge through core modules covering neural system modeling, higher brain function, neural data analysis, and machine intelligence. They also complete a programming course and receive personalized academic support to address knowledge gaps. The second year is research-focused, beginning with lab rotations in three different research labs, offering hands-on experience in both theoretical and experimental projects. In the final semester, students conduct their master’s thesis and explore advanced topics in neuroscience, culminating in an oral defense. An ethics course on brain research is also part of the curriculum. Preparatory courses in mathematics and neurobiology are available for admitted students before the program starts.

This master's program welcomes students with a strong background in mathematics and an interest in neuroscience, especially from disciplines like natural sciences, engineering, or mathematics. Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent qualifying them for professional work, and demonstrate proficiency in English above B2 level through recognized certificates such as TOEFL (minimum iBT 88), IELTS (minimum 6.5), or equivalent. Additionally, they must have completed at least 24 ECTS in mathematics, including linear algebra, calculus or dynamical systems, and probability/statistics, with at least 6 ECTS in each area. While prior knowledge of neuroscience and programming is recommended, it is not required.

This master's program prepares students for leadership roles in sports management and business, with a focus on responsible management practices. It includes a broad range of courses related to sports business, management, sustainability, and event organization. Students will gain expertise in the core areas of sports management and explore the impacts of sports on both business and society. The program is designed to meet the growing demand for professionals who can manage sports organizations, events, and businesses responsibly and effectively.

Students can choose from specialization tracks, such as Sports Management and Sustainable Sports, where they study the business side of sports with an emphasis on sustainability, or Economics and Business Administration, which focuses on the financial and administrative aspects of sports management. These specializations provide a deeper understanding of how to manage both small and large-scale sports-related enterprises. Additionally, there are optional modules that allow students to tailor their education according to their interests and career goals.

To be eligible for this master's program, applicants must have a higher education degree that qualifies them for master's-level studies in the awarding country. Acceptable fields include sport sciences, sport management, business, economics, social sciences, and other related disciplines like health sciences or communications. In some cases, applicants with previous studies in business or sports may also be considered if they can justify their motivation and demonstrate relevant academic background. The institution awarding the degree must be officially recognized in its respective country or by an international organization, such as UNESCO.

Applicants must also demonstrate English proficiency through the Academic Readiness Screening (ACRES), which consists of a written pre-task and an online interview. To meet the language requirement, applicants must score at least a B2 level in each of the four components: oral interaction, spoken production, academic reading, and academic writing. The University does not offer any waivers for the language requirement, and candidates must complete the ACRES assessment to prove their language skills. Conditional admissions are possible for those who have not yet completed their degree, but they must submit their final academic documents by the specified deadline.

This program addresses the ethical dilemmas at the heart of modern healthcare, from end-of-life care and genetic screening to questions about personality change after neurological surgery, in a field that has grown increasingly important alongside rapid advances in medicine and technology. It is taken as a track within a two-year philosophy master's degree, but with a distinctive structure: students pursue it alongside a separate, health-related master's degree at the same time, graduating with two master's degrees rather than one.

The first year combines four introductory philosophy courses with a course specifically on bioethics, alongside five courses drawn from the student's companion health-related program. The introductory courses cover the history of philosophy from antiquity to the present, normative ethics (examining how people can coexist under competing ethical frameworks such as virtue ethics, utilitarianism, and Kantian ethics), and the philosophy of science, which asks what distinguishes scientific knowledge and whether objective knowledge is possible. The dedicated bioethics course examines the intersection of bioethics, technology, and law, engaging with developments such as so-called "designer babies" and the ethical and legal limits on parental control over a child's characteristics.

The second year deepens this focus with four courses tailored specifically to bioethics. One examines end-of-life issues through the lens of the doctor-patient relationship; another looks at how medical teams navigate complex ethical decisions using real clinical case studies and team-based work; a third gives students the opportunity to sit in on an actual medical ethics committee meeting as part of studying the ethics of medical research; and a fourth examines how political and cultural values shape medical decision-making in different contexts.

Practical training is a highlight of the second year. Students take part in a five-day "Winter School" at a partner university in the United Kingdom, where they present a critical analysis of scholarly papers and discuss them directly with the authors in a symposium format. This is followed by a six-week internship, which may take place at a hospital, a research center, a forensic institute, an advisory body, or a government institute; some students have gone on to receive job offers as a result of these placements. The program concludes with a master's thesis on a freely chosen bioethics topic, with past examples including the use of artificial intelligence in healthcare, the effects of deep brain stimulation on personal identity, and end-of-life decision-making.

The program is small-scale, with close contact between students and faculty, many of whom are practicing clinicians or ethicists bringing first-hand experience into their teaching. Students also interact with peers specializing in other areas, such as neuroscience or law, through shared introductory philosophy coursework, and a part-time option is available, with first-year philosophy courses scheduled in the evening where possible.

Graduates develop strong analytical, reflective, and reasoning skills, becoming adept at constructing well-supported arguments in both writing and speech, engaging productively with opposing viewpoints, and combining insights from different disciplines into a coherent whole. Career paths include combining clinical work with a role on a medical ethics committee, pursuing a PhD, working as a researcher at a policy or technology-assessment organization, serving as a clinical ethicist or advisor to healthcare organizations and insurers, or working as a policymaker within government.

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in medicine, health sciences, psychology, or a related field; for applicants with a non-Dutch degree, this must be equivalent to a three-year Dutch research-university bachelor's degree. Because part of the curriculum is drawn directly from a companion program, applicants must also separately qualify for and be admitted to one of three specific master's programs, in medicine, psychology, or health sciences; students who are not admitted to one of these companion programs are not able to complete or graduate from this program.

Applicants must also demonstrate English proficiency through an accepted international test: an IELTS Academic score of at least 7 overall, a TOEFL iBT score of at least 100 overall (minimum 20 per section) under the older scoring system, or at least 5.0 overall (minimum 4.5 per section) under the new scoring system used for tests taken from January 2026 onward, or a score of at least 180 on Cambridge CAE or CPE. The TOEFL ITP is not accepted. Tests must have been completed within the two years before the program starts, unless the applicant is exempt on the basis of prior education conducted fully in English within a qualifying country or through an International Baccalaureate diploma.

Applicants must submit a scanned copy of their passport, a completed application file, and proof of English proficiency, if already obtained at the time of application.