Master's programme in Biomedical Sciences
Radboud University
Key Information
Campus location
Nijmegen, Netherlands
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
EUR 2,314 / per year *
Application deadline
01 Jul 2024
Earliest start date
Sep 2024
* (9813 EUR for non-EU/EEA students)
Introduction
- This programme is designed for students with a background in the chosen field of study
- Gain practical research skills and knowledge, while working side-by-side researchers doing work in your field
- The focus of this programme is flexible: whether you want to focus on specific diseases, or improve health care systems, this programme allows you to pursue what's important to you
- Prepare yourself for a career as a researcher, communications professional, consultant for private or public institutions, and more
Why study Biomedical Sciences at Radboud University?
The Master's programme in Biomedical Scienceat Radboud allows for ultimate flexibility. whether you want to specialise on the molecule (2 specializations) the individual (1 specialization) or populations (3 specializations), there is a track that's right for you.
Radboud is home to great research institute, including:
- The Radboud Institute for Molecular Life Sciences (RIMLS)
- Radboud Institute for Health Sciences (RIHS)
- The Donders Centre for Neuroscience
You will have access to these institutes, with experts that will help you find your focus, and give you the guidance you need in the field that you're passionate about.
Radboud also has a great network, and an excellent reputation, which means you can make connections during your studies in the Netherlands or all over the world. Radboud graduates are highly valued as well, so you can be confident about your chances in the job market after graduation, but just to be sure, Biomedical students have access to a great career consultancy at the university.
Admissions
Curriculum
What will you learn?
The programme provides students with a solid base in research methodology, statistics, and biostatistics, laboratory research and communication skills. Leading scientists in fields ranging from metabolism, membrane transport, neuromuscular disease and inflammation to screening efficacy, clinical interventions and evidence-based medicine are involved in the teaching programme as lecturers and tutors.
Biomedical scientists want to minimize the impact of diseases on humans and humankind. Smart, global visionaries are needed who want to solve health care issues in the lab and in the field. Radboud University aims to educate the best biomedical scientists with not just a thorough understanding of the molecular, individual and population aspects of human health and disease, but also with unique areas of expertise.
Health care issues and biomedical research are placed in context. In the programme, links are made between research and patient care (from bench to bedside), and vice versa.
Thanks to the flexibility of designing a personal programme, graduates of Radboud University’s Master’s programme in Biomedical Sciences will have developed truly unique expertise in the field of biomedical science. And the intensive internships will guarantee you are prepared to enter the workforce so that you can quickly start to play a vital role in improving human health.
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Career Opportunities
Career prospects
Graduates of this programme could find work as:
- Researcher in public or private institutes
- Communications professionals
- Consultants at a variety of organizations and agencies
- Policymakers
- Health care advisors