In the Master's programme, Computational Science students learn to develop computational models based on observations and data from physical, social, earth, economic and life sciences. In this joint degree of UvA and VU Amsterdam students can specialise in topics offered by both universities

Computational Science seeks to explain the complex world we live in using technological simulations. By collecting data and creating computer models, computational scientists can make predictions on varying problems such as how to influence the flow of traffic, how an epidemic will spread, or the probability of individuals in society becoming addicted to drugs. The curriculum relies heavily on algorithmic-driven procedures but also involves lots of mathematics and logic.