Biomedical Sciences (Immunology Track), MSc

University of Amsterdam, Faculty of Science

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Country:	Netherlands	Duration:	24 Months
City:	Amsterdam	Start Date:	September
Educational Form:	Research	Languages:	English
Education Variants:	Full Time
Application Deadline:	April 1; Non EU: February 1
Annual Tuition Fee:	€ 1672 € 12000 (non-EEA)

Programme Description

The Research Master's programme in Biomedical Sciences is a two-year programme taught completely in English. The programme focuses on the interface between Biology and Medical Sciences. Students in the programme may choose from a range of tracks in which to specialise, most of which are of an interdisciplinary nature and related to fields such as chemistry, computer science, psychology and even linguistics or philosophy. This programme is of interest not only to students with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Sciences, but also - depending on their specialisation - students from other fields.

Studying Biomedical Sciences at the University of Amsterdam

The Research Master's programme in Biomedical Sciences is closely affiliated with the University of Amsterdam Academic Medical Center (AMC-UvA) and the Swammerdam Institute for Life Sciences (SILS). The programme also cooperates with various institutes both within and outside the UvA, including the Dutch Cancer Institute.

Tracks

The Research Master's programme in Biomedical Sciences offers four tracks:

Immunology
Medical Biochemistry
Medical Biology
Oncology

Students choose one of the four tracks based on their specific interests and work toward a Master of Science degree in Biomedical Sciences.

Immunology (MSc)

Immunology explores the manner in which complex multicellular organisms (primarily mammals) defend themselves against infectious microbes and tumour cells. Immunologists use molecular, structural and cell biology to investigate biological systems at all levels of integration: molecule, subcell, cell, tissue, organism and society.

Research questions range from fundamental biological issues that can be studied in test tubes or animal models, to applied issues such as clinical immunology (vaccine development, immunodeficiency, allergy, autoimmune disease and transplantation) and antibody technology (antibodies as therapeutic agents, diagnostic tools or biotechnological reagents).

Studying Immunology at the University of Amsterdam

The Research Master's programme in Immunology is the product of a collaborative effort by the University of Amsterdam Academic Medical Centre (AMC-UvA) and the Sanquin Blood Supply Foundation. The expertise of these institutions has been combined to form a Research Master's programme that offers a comprehensive introduction to contemporary immunological research.

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The Immunology programme aims to promote an understanding of the workings of the immune system in both physiological and pathophysiological conditions, of the diagnosis and treatment of immunological diseases and of immunological tools and procedures.

Programme Outline

The programme is offered by two institutes: the Academic Medical Center (AMC) and the Sanquin Blood Supply Foundation Laboratory. The emphasis of the programme is on basic research in a clinical setting. In addition, theoretical modules on immunology, cell biology, molecular biology, structural biology and data management/statistics are offered. Formal work discussions, scientific seminars and journal clubs form an integral part of the programme.

Degree requirements

A Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences is awarded upon successful completion of all the core courses in the curriculum and a written Master's thesis based on an independent research project. This translates into a total of 120 ECTS credits.

Track

This programme is a track of the Master's programme in Biomedical Sciences.

You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.

Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.

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Requirements

Specific entry requirements

Applicants must hold a Dutch Bachelor of Science degree or its equivalent in Biochemistry, (Molecular) Biology or Biotechnology.

General entry requirements

Applicants must also fulfil the general entry requirements set by the Faculty of Science regarding academic background, academic average and proficiency in English.

English language requirements

All our international programmes are conducted in English. Non-native English speakers need to submit proof of their proficiency in the English language before enrolling in one of these programmes.

Please note we only accept the TOEFL Test, the test of the International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) or a Cambridge Examination Score. The test result should be received by the International Office of the Faculty of Science before May 1st of the year of application.

The minimum scores required on the TOEFL Test are:

Internet-based test (iBT): 90
Computer-based test (CBT): 235
Paper-based test (PBT): 580

Please note the TOEFL-code for the Faculty of Science of the Universiteit van Amsterdam is: 8628.

The minimum score on the IELTS test is 6.5.

A Cambridge Examination Score with a minimum test result of CAE A or B will also be accepted. For the CPE test a minimal score of B is required.

Chinese applicants are required to take an IELTS test or the TOEFL (Internet-based test only). These are the only two tests accepted by the NESO, which provides certificates to all Chinese students who wish to study in the Netherlands.

Please note there are some differences between the TOEFL and IELTS test. Available practice material, test dates, prices and locations differ per country.

Accreditation

Immunology is a track of the Master's programme in Biomedical Sciences. The Master's programme in Biomedical Sciences has been legally accredited by the Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO). This means that upon successful completion of the programme, students will receive a legally accredited Master's degree in Biomedical Sciences and the title of Master of Science (MSc).