Dr. Lies Ter Beek

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Lies ter Beek is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Sciences at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Her research expertise lies at the intersection of health literacy, behavior change, and intervention development in healthcare and public health, particularly for individuals in vulnerable positions. She has extensive experience working with people who have limited health literacy and insufficient language skills within clinical settings as a healthcare professional and scientist. Her primary research themes include examining people's resilience, competencies, and awareness in improving preventive care, such as nutrition functionality. ter Beek aims to make preventive care more accessible to individuals with limited health literacy while also strengthening their skills to promote better health. Since 2013, she has been involved in teaching and holds a teaching qualification in higher education. She coordinates and teaches various courses within the Health Sciences bachelor program and supervises both bachelor and master students during their internships.

Research Interests

Experience

Visiting Fellow

2021-01-01 — Present

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam • Amsterdam

Conducting research and teaching in the field of Health Sciences.

Assistant Professor

2021-01-01 — Present

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam • Amsterdam

Involved in research and teaching within the Department of Health Sciences.

Requirements for Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field 12 ECTS in Research Methods/Statistics 12 ECTS in Clinical Diagnosis/Assessment
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Official Transcripts
  • Motivation Letter
  • Proof of English Proficiency
Specialization Notes

Administered under the Department of Clinical Psychology for Master's in Clinical and Developmental Psychopathology.