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Molecular Life Science – (M.Sc.)
Radboud University Nijmegen
Faculty of Science
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| Application Deadline: | May 1; Non-EEA: March 1 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 1,771 ≈ € 10,020 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Nijmegen / Netherlands / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 120 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
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DNA and protein are the secret codes of the human body, that can give an insight into bodily processes. The Nijmegen´s unique multidisciplinary Master´s programme in Molecular Life Sciences works at the interface of chemistry, biology and medical science. You will explore the basic principles of molecules and cells, their role in health and disease.
Programme Molecular Life Science is closely associated with the Institute of Molecules and Materials, the Nijmegen Centre for Molecular Life Sciences and the University Medical Centre. You will enter a dynamic research environment, work with international top scientists, learn about the latest developments in your discipline and conduct research in state-of-the-art laboratories.
Two internships are central to the programme. You will get a personal tutor helping you decide which subjects and research to follow, choose a specialization and join a related research group, for example Anthropogenetics, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Neurobiology or Bioinformatics. Your second internship will be with a different research group, and can be done abroad or within a company. In making your choice, you will be able to benefit from the extensive international networks of our scientists.
Most of our graduates go on to do a PhD in Nijmegen, at another Dutch university or abroad. Each year our research institutes have a number of PhD vacancies. Some of our graduates find a job as a researcher or manager in the pharmaceutical industry, in the private commercial sector or in research organizations.
Contents
The two-year Master research programme (total of 120 EC) includes two 45-EC research internships. For the Master's course (total of 15 EC) a selection should be made from electives, including a 3-EC course in Philosophy.
The first year consists of an experimental internship of 45 EC and Master's courses in Molecular Life Sciences with a total of 15 EC. During the second year, you will follow a second research internship (45 EC), combined with a 15 EC elective programme. Research internships can be carried out in a large variety of departments at the University. Internships performed at other universities in the Netherlands or abroad require the supervision by a lecturer from one of the Radboud University groups listed in the study guide and who will take the scientific responsibility for such an internship.
Each 45-EC research internship consists of:
- experimental research including a written Master thesis (36 EC)
- literature thesis (6 EC)
- theoretical component (3 EC)
The 15-EC elective programme consists of 6-EC freely chosen courses at a university level and at least 9 EC covered with courses in Natural Sciences. Students who wish to specialise in Bioinformatics can follow the Bioinformatics track in their programme and will receive a certificate for this Master's track together with their MSc. degree in Molecular Life 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.
More informationRequirements
- The equivalent of a Dutch Bachelor´s degree in Molecular Life Sciences, (Medical) Biology, Chemistry or Natural Sciences. These degrees must have an adequate multidisciplinary basis (as evaluated by the Examination Committee)
- Fluency in both written and spoken English. A TOEFL score of at least 550 for the paper-based test, 213 for the computer-based test and 80 for the internet-based test, or IELTS 6 for non-native speakers of English
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.0 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 550 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 213 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 80 |
Funding details
There are various scholarships available for studying at Radboud University Nijmegen. Please check which scholarship is applicable in your case.
Radboud Scholarship Programme
As of February 2008 Radboud University Nijmegen has its own Radboud Scholarship Programme. This programme offers a selected number of talented prospective non-EEA students the opportunity to receive a scholarship to pursue an English-taught Master´s degree programme at Radboud University Nijmegen.
Erasmus Mundus ERANET - COMING SOON!
The ERANET - Mundus project offers a selected number of talented prospective Russian students the opportunity to receive a scholarship to pursue an English-taught Master's degree programme at Radboud University Nijmegen.
Erasmus Mundus SAPIENT
The Erasmus Mundus programme (2009-2013) is an EU cooperation and mobility programme in the field of higher education. SAPIENT provides all South African students the possibility to study at one of the top universities of the International Research Universities Network (IRUN).
Programmes under the auspices of the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science
Netherlands Fellowship Programme: This Fellowship Programme offers scholarships for selected NFP programmes including selected programmes of Radboud University Nijmegen.
Dutch study grant system: EU/EEA students who wish to take a degree programme in the Netherlands can sometimes be eligible for a Dutch student grant.
STUNED: The Stuned programme is applicable to postgraduate students from Indonesia.
National scholarships
Please also check if there are scholarships or grants available in your own country for studying in the Netherlands. Below we have listed a number of scholarships that are available from specific countries.
Fulbright scholarships: Fulbright Scholarships are available for American graduate students and researchers.
Ford Foundation: Sometimes private foundations may be willing to fund your study period abroad. The international Fellowship Programme from the Ford Foundation is one example.
Soros Foundations: Grants, scholarships and fellowships are available for students and researchers coming from 23 countries, especially in Central and Eastern Europe.
HEC: The Higher Education Commission was set up by the Government of Pakistan and has created a scholarship programme for students from Pakistan.
Colfuturo: This programme is available for students from Colombia.
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