| Degree | MSc | ||
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| Type | regular | ||
| Credits | 120 EC | ||
| Duration | 24 months | ||
| Application code | croho 60368 | ||
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| Study abroad | no | ||
| Study type | full-time | ||
| Website | more > |
Lifestyle and Chronic Disorders
VU University Amsterdam
Why do people in Western countries run high risks of developing chronic diseases? The Master in Lifestyle and Chronic Disorders focuses on the background to these developments and looks for solutions.
Most people in Western industrialised countries are born healthy. Yet they run high risks of developing chronic diseases and medical disorders. The biggest threats are lifestyle factors like an unhealthy diet, lack of exercise, smoking and drinking. Unhealthy lifestyles can cause such health problems as obesity and diabetes. These not only affect the sufferer, but also those around them. Not to mention society at large, in the form of more expensive health services.
The research Master's in Lifestyle and Chronic Disorders focusses on the background to these developments and looks for solutions. This master's programme trains you as a skilled scientific researcher in this field, providing the ideal pathway to a PhD programme.
Research topics
* Diabetes: symptoms, treatment and depression;
* School-based interventions aimed at energy balance behaviour;
* Therapy and the survival of patients with hereditary breast cancer;
* Systematic review of previous prognostic reviews;
* Communicating cardiovascular disease risk to individuals with Familial Hypercholesterolemia.
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Objectives
The aim of this programme is to provide students with excellent research skills on the field of lifestyle and chronic disorders.
Curriculum
As a student, you will be making use of knowledge drawn from Psychology and Psychiatry to Nutritional Sciences; Physiotherapy; Medical Rehabilitation; Occupational Medicine; Family Medicine and Epidemiology.
Instruction modes
Lectures, practicals, computer modeling, coached research projects, study placements. Some courses are e-learning supported.
International
The aim of this programme is to provide students with excellent research skills on the field of lifestyle and chronic disorders.
As a student, you will be making use of knowledge drawn from Psychology and Psychiatry to Nutritional Sciences; Physiotherapy; Medical Rehabilitation; Occupational Medicine; Family Medicine and Epidemiology.
Socio-economic contribution
Worldwide many people run high risks of developing chronic diseases and disorders. The biggest threats are unhealthy lifestyle factors that can cause such chronic health care problems. These not only affect the sufferer, but also those around them and often society at large. The Research Master’s in Lifestyle & Chronic Disorders (LCD) at VU University Amsterdam will teach you in understanding more about the background of these developments and how you could look for solutions.
Sustainable strengthening
The Research Master’s in Lifestyle & Chronic Disorders (LCD) at VU University Amsterdam trains students to become excellent researchers. They will learn the principles and methods of epidemiological research in order to be able to study the relevant health and lifestyle issues. Consequently they will be trained to be a skilled scientific researcher in this field.
Tuition Fees
| 2011/2012 | full-time | € 1713 (amount not yet definitive) |
| non-EU | € 12000 (amount not yet definitive) | |
| 2012/2013 | full-time | € 1750 (amount not yet definitive) |
| non-EU | € 12000 (amount not yet definitive) |
For information about tuition fees >
Admission for dutch students
Application requirements
| Previous education | BSc in health sciences or equivalent |
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More informations about application and admission requirements >
Admission requirements for international students
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| Previous education | BSc in health sciences or equivalent |
More informations about application and admission requirements >
Scholarship
| Huygens Scholarship Programme (HSP) | Following a decision by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, the Dutch cabinet called for the termination of the Nuffic-run HSP and Libertas Support Fund as from 01-01-2012. This has no consequences for students currently receiving a scholarship or for the current application round. more > |
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Programme Start
| September | application deadline EU: April |
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| application deadline non-EU: April |
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