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Molecular Biology and Biotechnology – (M.Sc.)
University of Groningen
Faculty of Mathematics & Natural Sciences
| Application Deadline: | September: EU/EEA: 1 June; Non-EU/EEA: 15 April; February: EU/EEA: 1 December; Non-EU/EEA: 15 October | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 1,713 ≈ € 9,600 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Groningen / Netherlands / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | February, September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 120 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
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Biomolecular Sciences is an internationally oriented research and business area, where academic research strongly focuses on unraveling the fundamental processes in living cells in order to understand `life´ at a molecular level. This fundamental knowledge also drives several applied-oriented research projects in collaboration with major industrial partners and government support in the areas of Life Sciences, Bio(nano) technology, Sustainable Chemistry, Synthetic Biology, Biomedical Sciences and Food Sciences. If biomolecular sciences appeals to you, you should apply for the Research Master´s programme in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology!
During the Master´s degree programme in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, students acquire in-depth knowledge and skills via upper-level theoretical and practical training in such a way that they become highly competent in the field of Biomolecular Sciences, and have excellent perspectives for an independent research career in an academic environment or Life Sciences industry.
Biomolecular scientists, graduates of the Master´s degree programme in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, who wish to pursue a research career in an academic environment have excellent opportunities to apply for a PhD position in the areas of Life Science, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, and Bio(nano)technology. Alternatively, graduates have good perspectives to acquire a position in institutions for applied sciences (e.g. TNO, RIVM, etc.) or R&D units of Life Sciences Industries.
Contents
The Master´s programme in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology takes 2 years (120 ECTS). The curriculum is mainly organized by staff of the Groningen Biomolecular Sciences and Biotechnology Institute (GBB) research institute.
The teaching programme is individually tailored by students and focuses on subjects which relate to the research themes of GBB. Multidisciplinary research forms a major component, for which at least two research projects must be completed (in total a value of at least 70 ECTS). The first research project must be conducted in one of the 12 GBB research groups, but it is possible to do the second research project externally or even abroad.
The research projects are always supervised by experienced scientists and GBB staff. In addition to research, theoretical training in the form of in-depth modules on a variety of biomolecular subjects (at least 18 ECTS), a colloquium (6 ECTS), and an essay (6 ECTS) are compulsory parts of the programme, leaving room of about 20 ECTS for the student to complete the programme with optional modules. At GBB the research and teaching - also that for the Master´s programme - are internationally oriented.
Field of Research
GBB performs research of the highest standard in the field of biomolecular sciences, with a strong focus on proteins. Our aim is to fully understand regulation, the structure and dynamics of proteins in relation to their function and activity in living cells and to obtainan understanding of the fundamental properties of proteins and microorganisms that are relevant for application in health and bio(nano)-technology.
GBB has achieved a strong national and international reputation in protein structure determination and analysis, biochemistry, molecular biology and microbiology, molecular genetics and bioinformatics. The research is primarily fundamental and curiosity-driven; it is often multidisciplinary and collaborative with specialization in the following GBB key areas:
* > Systems biology of microorganisms
* > Molecular cell biology
* > Membrane proteins
* > Structure-function relationship of proteins
* > Microbial biotechnology and biocatalysis
* > Chemical and synthetic biology
Within these six GBB key research themes, various research questions address processes that relate to human health and disease development.
These include:
i) research on peroxisome homeostasis with the aim of understanding the biogenesis, ageing and turnover of peroxisomes in yeasts, being a suitable model for peroxisome-related diseases,
ii) the analysis of stem cell differentiation and programmed cell death in relation to cancer research and tissue regeneration,
iii) the production and modification of (synthetic) antibiotics with respect to demand for new antibiotics, and iv) the study on proteins involved in drug resistance, virulence and microbial infections.
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Requirements
Requirements for admission to the Master´s programme Molecular Biology and Biotechnology include:
* Direct admission is possible with the following Bachelor´s degrees from the University of Groningen:
* * Life Sciences, majoring in Molecular Life Science
* Life Sciences, majoring in Medical Biology (incl. completed courses on General Chemistry and Bioinformatics)
* Chemistry, majoring in Biochemistry or Biophysical Chemistry
* Life Science and Technology, majoring in Genomics and Proteomics or Molecular Medical Cell Biology
* Admission for students from other universities depends on their Bachelor´s degree (or comparable levels). In general, for external students admission is granted if a suitable Bachelor´s degree has been obtained in which molecular cell biology or microbiology, molecular genetics, biochemistry or biophysical chemistry forms a major component. The Board of Examiners of the Master´s programme will evaluate this prior to admission.
* Sufficient English proficiency is required. Language requirements include an IELTS test score of 6.5 or a TOEFL test score of 580 (paper-based), 237 (computer-based) or 92 (internet-based, iBT).
* Candidate students can admissions@rug.nl the student advisor of the Life Sciences Educational Institute for further information concerning their required entrance level. Admission is possible on condition that predetermined compulsory courses will be completed successfully.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.0 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 580 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 237 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 92 |
Accreditation
Accredited by the Dutch Government
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