Application procedure 'keuzevakken'

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Are you are a student who is currently enrolled in a Master's programme at a Dutch university accredited by the NVAO(*)? And would you like to register for one or more short courses which should count as 'keuzevak' towards your Master’s degree?

Then please carefully read step 1 to 5 of the application procedure before submiting your application.

1) Complete your application form

The online application form includes two fields where you should upload the two following documents:

A letter of motivation in English (max. 500 words!), explaining why you would like to attend the course(s).
An extensive curriculum vitae (résumé) in English, including:
- a list of educational institutes attended + with corresponding dates;
- degree(s) obtained or expected to obtain;
- work experience + corresponding dates of employment for each position held;
- research experience + a complete list of publications;
- all other relevant information.

You will also be requested to send in a letter of the Examining Board of your Master’s programme that they approve of your participation in our course(s).

Application form for 'keuzevakken'

2) Prepare your application package

Make sure that your application package includes two copies of the following documents:

A print-out of the online application form, completely filled out and signed.
A copy of your motivation letter.
A copy of your extensive curriculum vitae.
A letter of approval of the Examining Board of your Master’s programme to attend the course(s).

3) Submit your application

Please send your application package in twofold at least six weeks before the start of the first course to:

Netherlands Institute for Health Sciences
PO Box 2040
3000 CA Rotterdam
The Netherlands

4) Assessment of your application

Nihes aims to confirm receipt of your application as soon as it has reached us. All complete applications that reach us before the deadline, will be carefully assessed by an Admissions Committee.

5) Outcome of the assessment

You will be informed about the outcome of the assessment with an official letter of admission or rejection.

If you have been admitted to the course or courses you registered for, you will be provided with further details about your registration and relevant formalities and practicalities.

Please note that to fullfill the course you need to attend the course and pass the exam (when included).

(*) The NVAO (Nederlands-Vlaamse Accreditatieorganisatie) is the Accreditation Organisation of The Netherlands and Flanders.