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Molecular and Cellular Life Sciences – (M.Sc.)

Utrecht University

Faculty of Life Sciences
Application Deadline: Start in 1 September: April (non-EEA: April). Start in 1 February: September (non-EEA: September).
Annual Tuition Fee: ≈ € 1,713 ≈ € 17,900 (non-EEA)
Location: Utrecht / Netherlands / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴
Duration: 24 months Start Date: February, September
Educational Form:
  • Research
Education Variants:
  • Fulltime
Credits (ECTS): 120
Languages: English 
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Location of Utrecht University

Molecular and Cellular Life Sciences focuses on understanding molecular-level cellular function and rests at the crossroads of chemical, biological, physical and computational science.

Designed to communicate this unique field of research to a new generation of students, this MSc programme is research-oriented and takes a multidisciplinary approach. You will learn a wide range of state-of-the-art techniques, including advanced methodologies in genetics, cell biology and structural biology. You will acquire extensive knowledge of molecular recognition and regulation, cell signalling, membrane biogenesis and sorting, chemical approaches to biology and genomics/proteomics. The programme offers you considerable freedom to choose a specific field within the biomolecular sciences. A tailor-made programme can be developed to suit your personal interests.


Contents

Types of teaching (in year 1):

  • theory: 30%
  • practice: 40%
  • self study: 30%

Programme internationalization:

  • Studying abroad is optional.
  • The percentage of foreign students: 5%
  • The percentage of foreign teachers: 5%
  • The percentage of students abroad: 5%
  • The percentage of teachers abroad: 10%

This programme has a workload of 120 ECTS.

Courses:

Course type: internship
This course is given in year 1
This course is optional to apply to.

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Requirements

Assessment interview

Additional language requirements:

  • Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: B1
  • Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: C1
  • IELTS overall band: 6.5
  • IELTS writing: 6
  • TOEFL paper based: 580
  • TOEFL computer based: 237
  • TOEFL internet based: 93

Additional Requirements

Minimal degree required: Bachelor's degree
Minimal amount of work experience Not specified

Language Proficiency

IELTS Band: 6.5
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): Grade C (Score: 60)
TOEFL Paper-based: 580
TOEFL Computer-based: 237
TOEFL Internet-based: 93

Accreditation

Accredited by: NVAO in: Netherlands

Funding details

Scholarships / Grants:

Utrecht University:
The Utrecht Excellence Scholarship offers a number of highly talented prospective, non-Dutch students the opportunity to pursue a degree in a selected number of fields at Utrecht University.
For additional information: Website

Utrecht University:
This scholarship offers outstanding prospective non-Dutch students the opportunity to follow the Master's Programme in Legal Research at Utrecht University. Selected students are awarded a scholarship of up to a max. of ââ¬5,000/year, for the duration of two years.
For additional information: Website


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