Dr. Peter Van Hasselt

Associate Professor

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Biography

Peter van Hasselt is an Associate Professor in the Department of Metabolic Diseases at UMC Utrecht, where he has established a prominent role in pediatric metabolic healthcare. He has been involved in various leadership positions, such as Manager of the Research Division 'Child' and Head of the Department of Metabolic Diseases since 2017. With a focus on strategic programs related to metabolic diseases, he has contributed significantly to research efforts, serving as a member of the WKZ Research Fund and the Leadership team Division 'Child'. Van Hasselt's expertise extends to his role as Head Section of Metabolic Diseases in the NVK and ongoing active engagement in training future specialists as 'Opleider' in metabolic diseases. His clinical work as a pediatrician has taken place at the Wilhelmina Children’s Hospital in Utrecht, and he has a robust history of staff positions within the same department, further enhancing his commitment to advancing treatment and education in this field.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2019-01-01 — Present

UMC Utrecht • Utrecht, Netherlands

Involved in teaching and research within the Department of Metabolic Diseases.

Manager Research Division 'Child'

2020-01-01 — 2022-01-01

UMC Utrecht • Utrecht, Netherlands

Managed research initiatives focused on pediatric metabolic diseases.

Head Department of Metabolic Diseases

2017-01-01 — Present

UMC Utrecht • Utrecht, Netherlands

Led department activities and research in metabolic diseases.

Pediatrician Metabolic Diseases

2007-01-01 — Present

Wilhelmina Children’s Hospital • Utrecht, Netherlands

Provided clinical care and specialized treatment for pediatric patients with metabolic diseases.

Requirements for UMC Utrecht

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Recognized Master's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field Secured PhD position/funding and a supervisory team at UMC Utrecht Training and Supervision Agreement (TSA)
Application Checklist
  • Copy of most relevant diploma
  • Valid proof of identity (Passport check)
  • Training and Supervision Agreement (TSA)
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Working title of the dissertation
Specialization Notes

PhD candidates at UMC Utrecht are generally considered employees. Admission requires first securing a position with a professor (promotor) within the Graduate School of Life Sciences.