Behavioural and Movement Sciences

A unique profile within the broad domain of behaviour and health

4,251* Students

17%* International students

56 Professors

8 English-taught programmes institution, or in vocational education in sports or healthcare. But you can also end up in the corporate world as a Human Resource Manager. Around 50% of our Research Master's graduates are likely to be employed as researchers in positions at universities and research institutes.

Programmes

Clinical and Developmental Psychopathology

Cognitive Neuropsychology

Genes In Behaviour and Health

Human Movement Sciences

Human Movement Sciences

Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Sciences

Psychology

• Work and Organizational Psychology

Social Psychology: Regulation of Social Behaviour

Our scientific knowledge and insights in mental and physical human behaviour in society contribute to lead a healthy, active and meaningful life for everyone at any age. It’s our faculty’s mission to play a leading role in understanding how behaviour comes about and how it can be influenced. Therefore we use our unique resources and expertise to facilitate high-quality, interdisciplinary research and education in a diverse, open, safe and sustainable environment, to address the major societal needs related to our field.

Why study at this faculty?

We conduct top research that pushes theoretical and methodical boundaries, including advanced techniques for detailed and large-scale data collection (e.g. genotyping, neuro-imaging, musculoskeletekal imaging, 3D motion recording, e-mental health applications), data analysis, storage and management. The faculty also has several prominent researchers in its ranks who play a pioneering role in their field.

Your future career

You will have various career opportunities, for instance in applied research at a rehabilitation centre or sports calendar-exclamation Application deadline: 1 April (non-EU/EEA), 1 June (EU/EEA)

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“After graduating and gaining work experience in Mexico, I wanted to expand my knowledge and boost my career prospects internationally. My study offers a unique perspective and the internship has provided me with valuable experience. My programme covers relevant topics like changing social dynamics post-COVID. Studying in the Netherlands has been a challenge, but it has been a pleasant experience that has aided my personal and professional growth. Thank you for the quality education, VU Amsterdam.”

Aleks Perez Mexico

Psychology: Work and Organizational Psychology