17 MSc Programs in Utrecht, Netherlands for 2024

During this two-year Research Master’s programme, you will explore the fundamental principles and techniques of neuroscience and cognition. The programme’s emphasis is on learning through hands-on research experience in a multidisciplinary team setting.

The Master’s program Molecular and Cellular Life Sciences (MCLS) is research-oriented and takes a multidisciplinary approach to study molecules related to health and disease in cells and organisms. This may include the development of new medicines and vaccines, new strategies for crop improvement or the 'development' of enzymes to be used in industry. By the end of the program, you will be ready to start a career in biochemical, biomedical, and biotechnological research.

Infectious diseases and immune disorders are a constant threat to life – both human and animal. This Master’s programme gives young scientists the knowledge and research expertise needed to solve the public health problems of the future.

The Master’s program Epidemiology is an excellent opportunity if you have a strong interest in applied medical or biomedical research, as well as human or veterinary medicine. Examine the distribution and determinants of health and morbidity in specific populations. This scientific discipline is increasingly in demand in clinical research, industry, and policymaking.

The Master’s in Drug Innovation programme focuses on diagnostics and the improvement and management of small molecule and biomolecular drugs. Drug innovation covers many topics such as the development of new vaccines and the study of antibodies, gene therapeutics, and medical nutrition.

Do you have a clear and specific interest in cancer, stem cells, or developmental biology? Join our program and combine research in oncology, molecular developmental biology, and genetics. Discover the mysteries of embryonic growth, stem cells, signaling, gene regulation, evolution, and development as they relate to health and disease.

Biology of Disease positions you at the cutting edge of basic and clinical science, in particular in the cardiovascular research field. You study disease mechanisms in the broadest sense, and learn to conduct (cardiovascular) disease-related translational research in cooperation with clinical and pre-clinical staff. Learn to translate a disease into a scientifically sound experiment or model or the other way around. Expand your knowledge concerning the disease or build bridges towards therapeutic leads by studying underlying mechanisms of the disease. Our various research projects focus on different subjects and diseases, allowing you to gain experience in multiple labs.

Study 3D printing technology with a biomedical approach. Biofabrication combines advanced fabrication techniques with biological systems to prepare designed tissue constructs. You will be equipped with a toolbox to innovate within this multidisciplinary field and become an expert with a thorough understanding as well as the operational experience of processes such as 3D bioprinting, biomaterials, 3D cell culturing, computer models, and imaging.

Which factors contribute to the development of children and adolescents? How and why do emotional, behavioral, or social problems emerge? How can such problems be prevented or treated effectively? The master's program Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology focuses on both the acquisition of scientific knowledge and its application in professional practice.

Are you interested in the relationship between the brain and behaviour? As a neuropsychologist, you will study psychological functions such as perception, memory, language, attention, emotion and motor skills.

Do you ever wonder why mothers are more likely than fathers to work part-time and care for their children? Or why some countries oblige unemployment benefit recipients to follow strict activation requirements while others do not? If you are interested in studying such issues, this one-year Master's programme is for you.

This globally oriented program focuses on competencies that you need as an epidemiologist: it offers plenty of attention for research but not just as a researcher - it also enables you to judge research and implement results from research.

Our Master’s programme in Toxicology and Environmental Health has been designed with this in mind, training you in the fundamentals of toxicology, environmental epidemiology, emerging toxicological agents such as nanoparticles and zoonotic components, and exposure assessment.

Regenerative Medicine and Technology (RMT) combines fundamental disciplines such as stem cell biology, materials science and biomechanics with more applied disciplines such as cell therapy, implantology, and imaging.

The Epidemiology postgraduate program is accessible and highly suitable for applicants who already have a medical or biomedical Master’s degree, such as physicians, veterinarians, and pharmacists. Note that this postgraduate program is not state-funded and that it is not eligible for study financing from the Dutch student grant and loans systems.